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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.94, 1,103.88 and 441.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.94, 1,103.88 and 441.02 is: 608.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.94 : 1,103.88 = 441.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.94/1,103.88 = 441.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.94x = 1,103.88 × 441.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.94x = 486,836.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,836.64/799.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.59

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