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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.20, 1,100.09 and 443.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.20, 1,100.09 and 443.10 is: 611.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.20 : 1,100.09 = 443.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.20/1,100.09 = 443.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.20x = 1,100.09 × 443.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.20x = 487,449.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,449.88/797.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.45

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