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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.37, 1,103.03 and 445.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.37, 1,103.03 and 445.20 is: 614.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.37 : 1,103.03 = 445.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.37/1,103.03 = 445.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.37x = 1,103.03 × 445.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.37x = 491,065.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,065.35/799.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.32

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