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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.29, 1,094.85 and 444

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.29, 1,094.85 and 444 is: 612.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.29 : 1,094.85 = 444 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.29/1,094.85 = 444/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.29x = 1,094.85 × 444
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.29x = 486,113.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,113.40/793.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.78

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