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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.52, 1,099.26 and 442.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.52, 1,099.26 and 442.49 is: 610.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.52 : 1,099.26 = 442.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.52/1,099.26 = 442.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.52x = 1,099.26 × 442.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.52x = 486,406.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,406.06/796.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.67

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