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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.21, 1,101.57 and 444.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.21, 1,101.57 and 444.18 is: 612.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.21 : 1,101.57 = 444.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.21/1,101.57 = 444.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.21x = 1,101.57 × 444.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.21x = 489,295.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,295.36/798.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.99

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