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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.36, 1,094.87 and 444.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.36, 1,094.87 and 444.05 is: 612.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.36 : 1,094.87 = 444.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.36/1,094.87 = 444.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.36x = 1,094.87 × 444.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.36x = 486,174.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,174.80/793.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.81

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