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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.43, 1,094.97 and 439.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.43, 1,094.97 and 439.39 is: 606.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.43 : 1,094.97 = 439.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.43/1,094.97 = 439.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.43x = 1,094.97 × 439.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.43x = 481,118.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,118.87/793.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.38

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