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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.44, 1,099.14 and 442.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.44, 1,099.14 and 442.38 is: 610.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.44 : 1,099.14 = 442.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.44/1,099.14 = 442.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.44x = 1,099.14 × 442.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.44x = 486,237.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,237.55/796.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.51

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