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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.44, 1,101.86 and 444.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.44, 1,101.86 and 444.38 is: 613.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.44 : 1,101.86 = 444.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.44/1,101.86 = 444.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.44x = 1,101.86 × 444.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.44x = 489,636.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,636.82/798.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.25

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