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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.72, 1,098.03 and 441.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.72, 1,098.03 and 441.54 is: 609.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.72 : 1,098.03 = 441.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.72/1,098.03 = 441.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.72x = 1,098.03 × 441.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.72x = 484,824.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,824.17/795.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.29

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