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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.69, 1,099.32 and 442.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.69, 1,099.32 and 442.59 is: 610.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.69 : 1,099.32 = 442.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.69/1,099.32 = 442.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.69x = 1,099.32 × 442.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.69x = 486,542.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,542.54/796.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.70

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