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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.36, 1,100.34 and 443.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.36, 1,100.34 and 443.29 is: 611.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.36 : 1,100.34 = 443.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.36/1,100.34 = 443.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.36x = 1,100.34 × 443.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.36x = 487,764.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,764.22/797.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.72

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