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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.74, 1,098.12 and 441.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.74, 1,098.12 and 441.66 is: 609.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.74 : 1,098.12 = 441.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.74/1,098.12 = 441.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.74x = 1,098.12 × 441.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.74x = 484,995.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,995.68/795.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.49

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