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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.29, 1,097.42 and 441.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.29, 1,097.42 and 441.25 is: 608.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.29 : 1,097.42 = 441.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.29/1,097.42 = 441.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.29x = 1,097.42 × 441.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.29x = 484,231.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,231.63/795.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.88

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