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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.11, 1,102.70 and 444.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.11, 1,102.70 and 444.98 is: 614.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.11 : 1,102.70 = 444.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.11/1,102.70 = 444.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.11x = 1,102.70 × 444.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.11x = 490,671.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,671.71/799.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.02

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