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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.55, 1,103.36 and 445.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.55, 1,103.36 and 445.47 is: 614.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.55 : 1,103.36 = 445.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.55/1,103.36 = 445.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.55x = 1,103.36 × 445.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.55x = 491,513.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,513.78/799.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.74

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