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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.79, 1,103.72 and 445.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.79, 1,103.72 and 445.75 is: 615.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.79 : 1,103.72 = 445.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.79/1,103.72 = 445.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.79x = 1,103.72 × 445.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.79x = 491,985.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,985.66/799.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.14

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