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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.22, 1,102.93 and 449.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.22, 1,102.93 and 449.91 is: 620.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.22 : 1,102.93 = 449.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.22/1,102.93 = 449.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.22x = 1,102.93 × 449.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.22x = 496,218.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,218.11/799.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.88

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