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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.61, 1,095.08 and 439.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.61, 1,095.08 and 439.49 is: 606.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.61 : 1,095.08 = 439.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.61/1,095.08 = 439.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.61x = 1,095.08 × 439.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.61x = 481,272.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,272.33/793.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.43

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