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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.23, 1,097.40 and 441.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.23, 1,097.40 and 441.15 is: 608.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.23 : 1,097.40 = 441.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.23/1,097.40 = 441.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.23x = 1,097.40 × 441.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.23x = 484,118.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,118.01/795.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.78

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