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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.51, 1,100.59 and 443.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.51, 1,100.59 and 443.53 is: 612.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.51 : 1,100.59 = 443.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.51/1,100.59 = 443.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.51x = 1,100.59 × 443.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.51x = 488,148.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,148.54/797.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.09

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