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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.24, 1,100.17 and 443.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.24, 1,100.17 and 443.16 is: 611.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.24 : 1,100.17 = 443.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.24/1,100.17 = 443.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.24x = 1,100.17 × 443.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.24x = 487,551.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,551.34/797.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.55

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