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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.36, 1,098.84 and 442.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.36, 1,098.84 and 442.18 is: 610.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.36 : 1,098.84 = 442.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.36/1,098.84 = 442.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.36x = 1,098.84 × 442.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.36x = 485,885.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,885.07/796.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.13

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