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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.94, 1,102.54 and 444.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.94, 1,102.54 and 444.86 is: 613.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.94 : 1,102.54 = 444.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.94/1,102.54 = 444.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.94x = 1,102.54 × 444.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.94x = 490,475.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,475.94/798.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.91

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