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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.71, 1,103.57 and 445.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.71, 1,103.57 and 445.62 is: 614.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.71 : 1,103.57 = 445.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.71/1,103.57 = 445.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.71x = 1,103.57 × 445.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.71x = 491,765.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,765.12/799.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.93

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