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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.12, 1,099.96 and 443.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.12, 1,099.96 and 443.00 is: 611.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.12 : 1,099.96 = 443.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.12/1,099.96 = 443.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.12x = 1,099.96 × 443.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.12x = 487,280.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,280.23/797.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.30

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