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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.45, 1,094.97 and 434.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.45, 1,094.97 and 434.54 is: 599.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.45 : 1,094.97 = 434.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.45/1,094.97 = 434.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.45x = 1,094.97 × 434.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.45x = 475,808.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,808.96/793.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.67

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