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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.43, 1,100.40 and 443.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.43, 1,100.40 and 443.40 is: 611.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.43 : 1,100.40 = 443.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.43/1,100.40 = 443.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.43x = 1,100.40 × 443.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.43x = 487,917.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,917.36/797.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.86

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