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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.89, 1,103.82 and 445.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.89, 1,103.82 and 445.81 is: 615.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.89 : 1,103.82 = 445.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.89/1,103.82 = 445.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.89x = 1,103.82 × 445.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.89x = 492,093.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,093.99/799.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.20

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