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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.87, 1,098.24 and 441.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.87, 1,098.24 and 441.79 is: 609.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.87 : 1,098.24 = 441.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.87/1,098.24 = 441.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.87x = 1,098.24 × 441.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.87x = 485,191.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,191.45/795.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.64

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