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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.06, 1,098.56 and 441.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.06, 1,098.56 and 441.99 is: 609.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.06 : 1,098.56 = 441.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.06/1,098.56 = 441.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.06x = 1,098.56 × 441.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.06x = 485,552.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,552.53/796.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.94

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