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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.15, 1,094.52 and 439.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.15, 1,094.52 and 439.09 is: 605.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.15 : 1,094.52 = 439.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.15/1,094.52 = 439.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.15x = 1,094.52 × 439.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.15x = 480,589.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,589.78/793.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.93

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