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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.59, 1,095.06 and 439.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.59, 1,095.06 and 439.47 is: 606.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.59 : 1,095.06 = 439.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.59/1,095.06 = 439.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.59x = 1,095.06 × 439.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.59x = 481,247.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,247.67/793.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.42

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