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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.31, 1,094.78 and 444

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.31, 1,094.78 and 444 is: 612.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.31 : 1,094.78 = 444 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.31/1,094.78 = 444/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.31x = 1,094.78 × 444
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.31x = 486,080.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,080.10/793.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.72

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