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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.74, 1,098.08 and 441.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.74, 1,098.08 and 441.68 is: 609.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.74 : 1,098.08 = 441.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.74/1,098.08 = 441.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.74x = 1,098.08 × 441.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.74x = 484,995.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,995.59/795.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.49

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