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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.37, 1,094.79 and 439.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.37, 1,094.79 and 439.29 is: 606.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.37 : 1,094.79 = 439.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.37/1,094.79 = 439.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.37x = 1,094.79 × 439.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.37x = 480,930.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,930.30/793.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.19

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