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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.49, 1,094.91 and 439.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.49, 1,094.91 and 439.36 is: 606.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.49 : 1,094.91 = 439.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.49/1,094.91 = 439.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.49x = 1,094.91 × 439.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.49x = 481,059.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,059.66/793.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.26

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