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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.09, 1,101.44 and 444.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.09, 1,101.44 and 444.04 is: 612.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.09 : 1,101.44 = 444.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.09/1,101.44 = 444.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.09x = 1,101.44 × 444.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.09x = 489,083.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,083.42/798.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.82

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