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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.56, 1,095.10 and 439.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.56, 1,095.10 and 439.48 is: 606.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.56 : 1,095.10 = 439.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.56/1,095.10 = 439.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.56x = 1,095.10 × 439.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.56x = 481,274.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,274.55/793.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.48

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