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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.76, 1,098.17 and 441.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.76, 1,098.17 and 441.70 is: 609.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.76 : 1,098.17 = 441.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.76/1,098.17 = 441.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.76x = 1,098.17 × 441.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.76x = 485,061.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,061.69/795.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.56

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