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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.47, 1,099.13 and 442.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.47, 1,099.13 and 442.41 is: 610.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.47 : 1,099.13 = 442.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.47/1,099.13 = 442.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.47x = 1,099.13 × 442.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.47x = 486,263.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,263.89/796.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.52

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