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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.53, 1,103.34 and 445.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.53, 1,103.34 and 445.45 is: 614.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.53 : 1,103.34 = 445.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.53/1,103.34 = 445.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.53x = 1,103.34 × 445.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.53x = 491,484.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,484.58/799.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.72

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