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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.93, 1,098.35 and 441.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.93, 1,098.35 and 441.89 is: 609.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.93 : 1,098.35 = 441.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.93/1,098.35 = 441.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.93x = 1,098.35 × 441.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.93x = 485,342.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,342.18/795.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.78

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