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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.15, 1,102.90 and 445.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.15, 1,102.90 and 445.06 is: 614.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.15 : 1,102.90 = 445.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.15/1,102.90 = 445.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.15x = 1,102.90 × 445.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.15x = 490,856.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,856.67/799.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.22

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