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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.02, 1,099.78 and 442.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.02, 1,099.78 and 442.93 is: 611.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.02 : 1,099.78 = 442.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.02/1,099.78 = 442.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.02x = 1,099.78 × 442.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.02x = 487,125.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,125.56/797.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.18

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