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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.14, 1,102.77 and 449.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.14, 1,102.77 and 449.82 is: 620.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.14 : 1,102.77 = 449.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.14/1,102.77 = 449.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.14x = 1,102.77 × 449.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.14x = 496,048.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,048.00/799.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.73

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