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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.88, 1,103.90 and 450.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.88, 1,103.90 and 450.60 is: 621.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.88 : 1,103.90 = 450.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.88/1,103.90 = 450.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.88x = 1,103.90 × 450.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.88x = 497,417.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,417.34/799.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.86

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