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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.30, 1,100.27 and 443.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.30, 1,100.27 and 443.22 is: 611.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.30 : 1,100.27 = 443.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.30/1,100.27 = 443.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.30x = 1,100.27 × 443.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.30x = 487,661.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,661.67/797.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.64

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