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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.59, 1,102.04 and 444.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.59, 1,102.04 and 444.51 is: 613.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.59 : 1,102.04 = 444.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.59/1,102.04 = 444.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.59x = 1,102.04 × 444.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.59x = 489,865.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,865.58/798.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.41

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