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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.38, 1,094.86 and 444.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.38, 1,094.86 and 444.07 is: 612.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.38 : 1,094.86 = 444.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.38/1,094.86 = 444.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.38x = 1,094.86 × 444.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.38x = 486,189.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,189.00/793.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.81

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