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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.16, 1,102.81 and 445.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.16, 1,102.81 and 445.07 is: 614.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.16 : 1,102.81 = 445.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.16/1,102.81 = 445.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.16x = 1,102.81 × 445.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.16x = 490,825.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,825.42/799.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.18

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