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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.08, 1,099.96 and 443.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.08, 1,099.96 and 443.02 is: 611.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.08 : 1,099.96 = 443.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.08/1,099.96 = 443.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.08x = 1,099.96 × 443.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.08x = 487,304.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,304.28/797.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.36

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