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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.37, 1,101.73 and 444.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.37, 1,101.73 and 444.28 is: 613.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.37 : 1,101.73 = 444.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.37/1,101.73 = 444.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.37x = 1,101.73 × 444.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.37x = 489,476.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,476.60/798.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.09

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