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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.17, 1,102.88 and 449.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.17, 1,102.88 and 449.86 is: 620.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.17 : 1,102.88 = 449.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.17/1,102.88 = 449.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.17x = 1,102.88 × 449.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.17x = 496,142.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,142.03/799.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.82

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