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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.90, 1,102.53 and 444.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.90, 1,102.53 and 444.86 is: 613.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.90 : 1,102.53 = 444.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.90/1,102.53 = 444.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.90x = 1,102.53 × 444.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.90x = 490,465.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,465.98/798.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.93

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