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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.55, 1,099.21 and 442.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.55, 1,099.21 and 442.50 is: 610.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.55 : 1,099.21 = 442.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.55/1,099.21 = 442.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.55x = 1,099.21 × 442.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.55x = 486,396.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,396.02/796.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.63

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