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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.68, 1,103.60 and 445.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.68, 1,103.60 and 445.61 is: 614.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.68 : 1,103.60 = 445.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.68/1,103.60 = 445.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.68x = 1,103.60 × 445.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.68x = 491,774.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,774.93/799.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.96

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