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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.63, 1,095.19 and 439.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.63, 1,095.19 and 439.57 is: 606.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.63 : 1,095.19 = 439.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.63/1,095.19 = 439.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.63x = 1,095.19 × 439.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.63x = 481,412.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,412.67/793.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.60

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