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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.55, 1,097.86 and 441.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.55, 1,097.86 and 441.53 is: 609.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.55 : 1,097.86 = 441.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.55/1,097.86 = 441.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.55x = 1,097.86 × 441.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.55x = 484,738.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,738.13/795.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.31

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