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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.30, 1,098.87 and 442.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.30, 1,098.87 and 442.24 is: 610.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.30 : 1,098.87 = 442.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.30/1,098.87 = 442.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.30x = 1,098.87 × 442.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.30x = 485,964.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,964.27/796.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.28

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