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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.58, 1,097.94 and 441.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.58, 1,097.94 and 441.54 is: 609.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.58 : 1,097.94 = 441.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.58/1,097.94 = 441.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.58x = 1,097.94 × 441.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.58x = 484,784.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,784.43/795.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.35

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