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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.97, 1,109.51 and 445.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.97, 1,109.51 and 445.07 is: 614.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.97 : 1,109.51 = 445.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.97/1,109.51 = 445.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.97x = 1,109.51 × 445.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.97x = 493,809.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,809.62/803.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.21

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