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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.96, 1,102.53 and 444.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.96, 1,102.53 and 444.87 is: 613.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.96 : 1,102.53 = 444.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.96/1,102.53 = 444.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.96x = 1,102.53 × 444.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.96x = 490,477.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,477.01/798.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.90

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