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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.17, 1,094.49 and 443.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.17, 1,094.49 and 443.79 is: 612.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.17 : 1,094.49 = 443.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.17/1,094.49 = 443.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.17x = 1,094.49 × 443.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.17x = 485,723.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,723.72/793.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.38

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