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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.97, 1,098.40 and 441.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.97, 1,098.40 and 441.90 is: 609.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.97 : 1,098.40 = 441.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.97/1,098.40 = 441.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.97x = 1,098.40 × 441.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.97x = 485,380.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,380.75/795.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.80

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