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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.51, 1,100.54 and 443.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.51, 1,100.54 and 443.43 is: 611.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.51 : 1,100.54 = 443.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.51/1,100.54 = 443.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.51x = 1,100.54 × 443.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.51x = 488,013.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,013.56/797.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.93

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