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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.38, 1,103.15 and 445.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.38, 1,103.15 and 445.31 is: 614.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.38 : 1,103.15 = 445.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.38/1,103.15 = 445.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.38x = 1,103.15 × 445.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.38x = 491,243.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,243.73/799.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.53

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