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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.64, 1,103.43 and 445.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.64, 1,103.43 and 445.54 is: 614.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.64 : 1,103.43 = 445.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.64/1,103.43 = 445.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.64x = 1,103.43 × 445.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.64x = 491,622.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,622.20/799.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.80

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