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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.97, 1,101.38 and 444.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.97, 1,101.38 and 444.02 is: 612.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.97 : 1,101.38 = 444.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.97/1,101.38 = 444.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.97x = 1,101.38 × 444.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.97x = 489,034.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,034.75/797.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.85

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