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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.03, 1,102.65 and 444.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.03, 1,102.65 and 444.95 is: 614.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.03 : 1,102.65 = 444.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.03/1,102.65 = 444.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.03x = 1,102.65 × 444.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.03x = 490,624.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,624.12/799.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.02

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