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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.16, 1,094.58 and 439.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.16, 1,094.58 and 439.11 is: 605.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.16 : 1,094.58 = 439.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.16/1,094.58 = 439.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.16x = 1,094.58 × 439.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.16x = 480,641.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,641.02/793.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.99

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