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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.89, 1,098.29 and 441.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.89, 1,098.29 and 441.81 is: 609.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.89 : 1,098.29 = 441.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.89/1,098.29 = 441.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.89x = 1,098.29 × 441.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.89x = 485,236.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,236.61/795.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.68

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