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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.30, 1,097.44 and 441.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.30, 1,097.44 and 441.21 is: 608.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.30 : 1,097.44 = 441.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.30/1,097.44 = 441.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.30x = 1,097.44 × 441.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.30x = 484,201.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,201.50/795.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.83

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