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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.71, 1,098.05 and 441.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.71, 1,098.05 and 441.62 is: 609.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.71 : 1,098.05 = 441.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.71/1,098.05 = 441.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.71x = 1,098.05 × 441.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.71x = 484,913.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,913.14/795.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.41

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