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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.80, 1,100.96 and 443.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.80, 1,100.96 and 443.72 is: 612.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.80 : 1,100.96 = 443.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.80/1,100.96 = 443.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.80x = 1,100.96 × 443.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.80x = 488,517.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,517.97/797.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.33

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