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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.32, 1,094.75 and 439.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.32, 1,094.75 and 439.23 is: 606.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.32 : 1,094.75 = 439.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.32/1,094.75 = 439.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.32x = 1,094.75 × 439.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.32x = 480,844.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,844.85/793.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.12

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