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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.42, 1,100.45 and 443.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.42, 1,100.45 and 443.36 is: 611.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.42 : 1,100.45 = 443.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.42/1,100.45 = 443.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.42x = 1,100.45 × 443.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.42x = 487,897.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,897.15/797.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.85

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