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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.19, 1,100.13 and 443.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.19, 1,100.13 and 443.14 is: 611.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.19 : 1,100.13 = 443.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.19/1,100.13 = 443.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.19x = 1,100.13 × 443.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.19x = 487,509.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,509.69/797.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.54

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