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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.50, 1,095.04 and 439.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.50, 1,095.04 and 439.43 is: 606.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.50 : 1,095.04 = 439.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.50/1,095.04 = 439.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.50x = 1,095.04 × 439.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.50x = 481,191.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,191.78/793.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.42

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