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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.42, 1,099.03 and 442.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.42, 1,099.03 and 442.37 is: 610.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.42 : 1,099.03 = 442.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.42/1,099.03 = 442.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.42x = 1,099.03 × 442.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.42x = 486,173.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,173.72/796.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.45

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