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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.41, 1,094.85 and 444.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.41, 1,094.85 and 444.05 is: 612.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.41 : 1,094.85 = 444.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.41/1,094.85 = 444.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.41x = 1,094.85 × 444.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.41x = 486,165.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,165.92/793.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.75

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