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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.48, 1,101.80 and 444.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.48, 1,101.80 and 444.39 is: 613.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.48 : 1,101.80 = 444.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.48/1,101.80 = 444.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.48x = 1,101.80 × 444.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.48x = 489,626.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,626.68/798.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.20

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