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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.42, 1,094.90 and 444.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.42, 1,094.90 and 444.11 is: 612.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.42 : 1,094.90 = 444.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.42/1,094.90 = 444.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.42x = 1,094.90 × 444.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.42x = 486,248.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,248.34/793.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.85

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