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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.56, 1,102.08 and 444.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.56, 1,102.08 and 444.52 is: 613.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.56 : 1,102.08 = 444.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.56/1,102.08 = 444.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.56x = 1,102.08 × 444.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.56x = 489,893.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,893.85/798.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.47

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