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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.84, 1,103.79 and 450.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.84, 1,103.79 and 450.54 is: 621.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.84 : 1,103.79 = 450.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.84/1,103.79 = 450.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.84x = 1,103.79 × 450.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.84x = 497,301.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,301.55/799.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.75

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