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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.00, 1,099.78 and 442.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.00, 1,099.78 and 442.94 is: 611.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.00 : 1,099.78 = 442.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.00/1,099.78 = 442.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.00x = 1,099.78 × 442.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.00x = 487,129.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,129.95/797.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.21

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