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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.35, 1,100.25 and 443.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.35, 1,100.25 and 443.27 is: 611.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.35 : 1,100.25 = 443.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.35/1,100.25 = 443.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.35x = 1,100.25 × 443.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.35x = 487,702.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,702.32/797.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.66

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