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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.13, 1,094.51 and 443.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.13, 1,094.51 and 443.81 is: 612.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.13 : 1,094.51 = 443.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.13/1,094.51 = 443.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.13x = 1,094.51 × 443.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.13x = 485,758.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,758.33/793.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.46

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