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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.25, 1,094.75 and 444.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.25, 1,094.75 and 444.01 is: 612.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.25 : 1,094.75 = 444.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.25/1,094.75 = 444.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.25x = 1,094.75 × 444.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.25x = 486,079.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,079.95/793.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.77

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