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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.30, 1,098.89 and 442.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.30, 1,098.89 and 442.22 is: 610.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.30 : 1,098.89 = 442.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.30/1,098.89 = 442.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.30x = 1,098.89 × 442.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.30x = 485,945.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,945.09/796.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.26

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