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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.38, 1,094.90 and 439.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.38, 1,094.90 and 439.30 is: 606.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.38 : 1,094.90 = 439.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.38/1,094.90 = 439.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.38x = 1,094.90 × 439.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.38x = 480,987.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,987.90/793.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.25

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