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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.39, 1,094.70 and 444.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.39, 1,094.70 and 444.06 is: 612.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.39 : 1,094.70 = 444.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.39/1,094.70 = 444.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.39x = 1,094.70 × 444.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.39x = 486,112.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,112.48/793.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.70

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