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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.16, 1,098.56 and 442.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.16, 1,098.56 and 442.02 is: 609.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.16 : 1,098.56 = 442.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.16/1,098.56 = 442.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.16x = 1,098.56 × 442.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.16x = 485,584.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,584.39/796.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.91

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