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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.50, 1,097.80 and 441.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.50, 1,097.80 and 441.43 is: 609.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.50 : 1,097.80 = 441.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.50/1,097.80 = 441.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.50x = 1,097.80 × 441.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.50x = 484,602.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,602.96/795.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.18

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