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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.81, 1,098.26 and 441.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.81, 1,098.26 and 441.72 is: 609.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.81 : 1,098.26 = 441.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.81/1,098.26 = 441.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.81x = 1,098.26 × 441.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.81x = 485,121.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,121.20/795.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.60

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