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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.78, 1,102.30 and 444.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.78, 1,102.30 and 444.69 is: 613.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.78 : 1,102.30 = 444.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.78/1,102.30 = 444.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.78x = 1,102.30 × 444.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.78x = 490,181.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,181.79/798.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.66

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