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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.82, 1,102.32 and 444.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.82, 1,102.32 and 444.74 is: 613.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.82 : 1,102.32 = 444.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.82/1,102.32 = 444.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.82x = 1,102.32 × 444.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.82x = 490,245.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,245.80/798.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.71

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