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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.84, 1,102.32 and 444.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.84, 1,102.32 and 444.74 is: 613.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.84 : 1,102.32 = 444.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.84/1,102.32 = 444.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.84x = 1,102.32 × 444.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.84x = 490,240.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,240.29/798.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.69

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