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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.63, 1,098.03 and 441.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.63, 1,098.03 and 441.59 is: 609.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.63 : 1,098.03 = 441.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.63/1,098.03 = 441.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.63x = 1,098.03 × 441.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.63x = 484,873.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,873.58/795.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.42

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