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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.20, 1,101.41 and 444.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.20, 1,101.41 and 444.12 is: 612.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.20 : 1,101.41 = 444.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.20/1,101.41 = 444.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.20x = 1,101.41 × 444.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.20x = 489,158.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,158.21/798.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.83

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