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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.78, 1,103.70 and 450.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.78, 1,103.70 and 450.47 is: 621.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.78 : 1,103.70 = 450.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.78/1,103.70 = 450.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.78x = 1,103.70 × 450.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.78x = 497,182.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,182.36/799.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.65

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