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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.28, 1,102.88 and 445.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.28, 1,102.88 and 445.15 is: 614.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.28 : 1,102.88 = 445.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.28/1,102.88 = 445.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.28x = 1,102.88 × 445.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.28x = 490,939.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,939.29/799.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.23

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