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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.39, 1,101.76 and 444.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.39, 1,101.76 and 444.31 is: 613.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.39 : 1,101.76 = 444.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.39/1,101.76 = 444.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.39x = 1,101.76 × 444.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.39x = 489,519.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,519.12/798.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.13

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