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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.39, 1,094.96 and 439.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.39, 1,094.96 and 439.34 is: 606.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.39 : 1,094.96 = 439.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.39/1,094.96 = 439.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.39x = 1,094.96 × 439.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.39x = 481,052.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,052.05/793.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.33

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