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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.55, 1,095.12 and 439.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.55, 1,095.12 and 439.50 is: 606.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.55 : 1,095.12 = 439.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.55/1,095.12 = 439.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.55x = 1,095.12 × 439.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.55x = 481,305.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,305.24/793.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.52

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