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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.50, 1,095.03 and 444.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.50, 1,095.03 and 444.20 is: 612.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.50 : 1,095.03 = 444.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.50/1,095.03 = 444.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.50x = 1,095.03 × 444.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.50x = 486,406.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,406.85/793.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.99

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