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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.16, 1,100.06 and 443.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.16, 1,100.06 and 443.08 is: 611.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.16 : 1,100.06 = 443.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.16/1,100.06 = 443.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.16x = 1,100.06 × 443.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.16x = 487,414.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,414.58/797.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.44

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