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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.57, 1,101.93 and 444.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.57, 1,101.93 and 444.42 is: 613.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.57 : 1,101.93 = 444.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.57/1,101.93 = 444.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.57x = 1,101.93 × 444.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.57x = 489,719.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,719.73/798.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.25

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