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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.58, 1,100.63 and 443.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.58, 1,100.63 and 443.49 is: 612.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.58 : 1,100.63 = 443.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.58/1,100.63 = 443.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.58x = 1,100.63 × 443.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.58x = 488,116.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,116.18/797.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.00

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