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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.56, 1,100.59 and 443.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.56, 1,100.59 and 443.50 is: 612.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.56 : 1,100.59 = 443.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.56/1,100.59 = 443.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.56x = 1,100.59 × 443.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.56x = 488,107.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,107.80/797.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.00

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