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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.82, 1,100.88 and 443.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.82, 1,100.88 and 443.71 is: 612.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.82 : 1,100.88 = 443.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.82/1,100.88 = 443.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.82x = 1,100.88 × 443.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.82x = 488,471.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,471.46/797.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.26

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