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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793, 1,094.36 and 443.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793, 1,094.36 and 443.76 is: 612.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793 : 1,094.36 = 443.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793/1,094.36 = 443.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793x = 1,094.36 × 443.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793x = 485,633.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,633.19/793
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.40

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