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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.39, 1,099.07 and 442.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.39, 1,099.07 and 442.35 is: 610.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.39 : 1,099.07 = 442.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.39/1,099.07 = 442.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.39x = 1,099.07 × 442.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.39x = 486,171.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,171.40/796.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.47

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