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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.34, 1,094.86 and 444.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.34, 1,094.86 and 444.04 is: 612.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.34 : 1,094.86 = 444.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.34/1,094.86 = 444.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.34x = 1,094.86 × 444.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.34x = 486,161.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,161.63/793.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.80

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