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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.82, 1,098.20 and 441.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.82, 1,098.20 and 441.74 is: 609.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.82 : 1,098.20 = 441.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.82/1,098.20 = 441.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.82x = 1,098.20 × 441.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.82x = 485,118.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,118.87/795.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.58

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