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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.45, 1,100.49 and 443.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.45, 1,100.49 and 443.41 is: 611.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.45 : 1,100.49 = 443.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.45/1,100.49 = 443.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.45x = 1,100.49 × 443.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.45x = 487,961.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,961.54/797.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.90

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