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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.74, 1,102.31 and 444.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.74, 1,102.31 and 444.72 is: 613.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.74 : 1,102.31 = 444.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.74/1,102.31 = 444.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.74x = 1,102.31 × 444.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.74x = 490,222.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,222.88/798.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.75

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