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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.56, 1,097.78 and 441.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.56, 1,097.78 and 441.41 is: 609.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.56 : 1,097.78 = 441.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.56/1,097.78 = 441.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.56x = 1,097.78 × 441.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.56x = 484,563.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,563.37/795.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.09

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