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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.10, 1,099.99 and 443.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.10, 1,099.99 and 443.01 is: 611.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.10 : 1,099.99 = 443.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.10/1,099.99 = 443.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.10x = 1,099.99 × 443.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.10x = 487,306.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,306.57/797.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.35

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