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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.38, 1,094.83 and 444.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.38, 1,094.83 and 444.06 is: 612.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.38 : 1,094.83 = 444.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.38/1,094.83 = 444.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.38x = 1,094.83 × 444.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.38x = 486,170.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,170.21/793.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.78

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