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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.02, 1,094.35 and 438.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.02, 1,094.35 and 438.96 is: 605.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.02 : 1,094.35 = 438.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.02/1,094.35 = 438.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.02x = 1,094.35 × 438.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.02x = 480,377.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,377.04/793.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.75

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