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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.19, 1,102.91 and 445.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.19, 1,102.91 and 445.14 is: 614.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.19 : 1,102.91 = 445.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.19/1,102.91 = 445.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.19x = 1,102.91 × 445.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.19x = 490,949.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,949.36/799.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.31

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