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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.01, 1,094.34 and 438.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.01, 1,094.34 and 438.95 is: 605.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.01 : 1,094.34 = 438.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.01/1,094.34 = 438.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.01x = 1,094.34 × 438.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.01x = 480,358.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,358.35/793.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.74

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