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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.23, 1,094.64 and 439.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.23, 1,094.64 and 439.15 is: 606.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.23 : 1,094.64 = 439.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.23/1,094.64 = 439.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.23x = 1,094.64 × 439.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.23x = 480,705.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,705.68/793.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.01

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