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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.27, 1,100.24 and 443.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.27, 1,100.24 and 443.18 is: 611.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.27 : 1,100.24 = 443.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.27/1,100.24 = 443.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.27x = 1,100.24 × 443.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.27x = 487,606.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,606.55/797.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.59

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