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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.15, 1,102.76 and 445.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.15, 1,102.76 and 445.04 is: 614.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.15 : 1,102.76 = 445.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.15/1,102.76 = 445.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.15x = 1,102.76 × 445.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.15x = 490,772.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,772.31/799.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.12

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