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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.57, 1,095.16 and 439.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.57, 1,095.16 and 439.53 is: 606.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.57 : 1,095.16 = 439.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.57/1,095.16 = 439.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.57x = 1,095.16 × 439.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.57x = 481,355.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,355.19/793.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.57

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