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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.50, 1,100.53 and 443.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.50, 1,100.53 and 443.42 is: 611.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.50 : 1,100.53 = 443.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.50/1,100.53 = 443.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.50x = 1,100.53 × 443.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.50x = 487,999.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,999.76/797.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.91

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