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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.08, 1,098.52 and 441.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.08, 1,098.52 and 441.99 is: 609.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.08 : 1,098.52 = 441.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.08/1,098.52 = 441.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.08x = 1,098.52 × 441.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.08x = 485,534.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,534.85/796.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.91

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