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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.39, 1,101.78 and 444.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.39, 1,101.78 and 444.35 is: 613.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.39 : 1,101.78 = 444.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.39/1,101.78 = 444.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.39x = 1,101.78 × 444.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.39x = 489,578.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,578.70/798.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.21

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