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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.18, 1,094.54 and 439.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.18, 1,094.54 and 439.08 is: 605.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.18 : 1,094.54 = 439.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.18/1,094.54 = 439.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.18x = 1,094.54 × 439.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.18x = 480,590.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,590.62/793.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.90

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