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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.62, 1,095.18 and 444.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.62, 1,095.18 and 444.30 is: 613.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.62 : 1,095.18 = 444.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.62/1,095.18 = 444.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.62x = 1,095.18 × 444.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.62x = 486,588.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,588.47/793.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.13

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