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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.81, 1,101.00 and 443.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.81, 1,101.00 and 443.76 is: 612.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.81 : 1,101.00 = 443.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.81/1,101.00 = 443.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.81x = 1,101.00 × 443.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.81x = 488,580.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,580.29/797.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.40

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