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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.87, 1,102.42 and 444.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.87, 1,102.42 and 444.78 is: 613.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.87 : 1,102.42 = 444.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.87/1,102.42 = 444.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.87x = 1,102.42 × 444.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.87x = 490,334.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,334.37/798.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.78

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