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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.01, 1,099.88 and 442.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.01, 1,099.88 and 442.93 is: 611.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.01 : 1,099.88 = 442.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.01/1,099.88 = 442.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.01x = 1,099.88 × 442.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.01x = 487,169.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,169.85/797.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.25

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