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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.89, 1,098.34 and 441.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.89, 1,098.34 and 441.82 is: 609.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.89 : 1,098.34 = 441.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.89/1,098.34 = 441.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.89x = 1,098.34 × 441.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.89x = 485,266.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,266.37/795.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.72

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