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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.86, 1,101.02 and 443.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.86, 1,101.02 and 443.80 is: 612.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.86 : 1,101.02 = 443.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.86/1,101.02 = 443.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.86x = 1,101.02 × 443.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.86x = 488,632.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,632.68/797.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.43

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