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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.72, 1,100.83 and 443.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.72, 1,100.83 and 443.61 is: 612.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.72 : 1,100.83 = 443.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.72/1,100.83 = 443.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.72x = 1,100.83 × 443.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.72x = 488,342.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,342.22/797.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.17

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