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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.91, 1,101.12 and 443.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.91, 1,101.12 and 443.85 is: 612.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.91 : 1,101.12 = 443.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.91/1,101.12 = 443.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.91x = 1,101.12 × 443.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.91x = 488,724.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,724.39/797.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.51

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