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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.09, 1,094.43 and 439.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.09, 1,094.43 and 439.03 is: 605.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.09 : 1,094.43 = 439.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.09/1,094.43 = 439.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.09x = 1,094.43 × 439.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.09x = 480,487.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,487.60/793.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.84

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