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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.47, 1,097.76 and 441.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.47, 1,097.76 and 441.38 is: 609.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.47 : 1,097.76 = 441.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.47/1,097.76 = 441.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.47x = 1,097.76 × 441.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.47x = 484,523.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,523.82/795.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.11

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