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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.02, 1,097.01 and 440.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.02, 1,097.01 and 440.91 is: 608.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.02 : 1,097.01 = 440.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.02/1,097.01 = 440.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.02x = 1,097.01 × 440.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.02x = 483,682.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,682.68/795.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.39

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