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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.35, 1,101.73 and 439.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.35, 1,101.73 and 439.45 is: 606.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.35 : 1,101.73 = 439.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.35/1,101.73 = 439.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.35x = 1,101.73 × 439.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.35x = 484,155.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,155.25/798.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.45

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