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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.13, 1,098.66 and 442.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.13, 1,098.66 and 442.06 is: 610.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.13 : 1,098.66 = 442.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.13/1,098.66 = 442.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.13x = 1,098.66 × 442.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.13x = 485,672.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,672.55/796.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.04

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