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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.06, 1,099.87 and 442.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.06, 1,099.87 and 442.91 is: 611.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.06 : 1,099.87 = 442.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.06/1,099.87 = 442.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.06x = 1,099.87 × 442.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.06x = 487,145.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,145.06/797.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.18

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