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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.12, 1,100.04 and 443.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.12, 1,100.04 and 443.07 is: 611.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.12 : 1,100.04 = 443.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.12/1,100.04 = 443.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.12x = 1,100.04 × 443.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.12x = 487,388.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,388.32/797.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.44

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