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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.53, 1,095.03 and 444.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.53, 1,095.03 and 444.18 is: 612.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.53 : 1,095.03 = 444.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.53/1,095.03 = 444.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.53x = 1,095.03 × 444.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.53x = 486,390.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,390.43/793.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.95

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