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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.67, 1,095.27 and 439.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.67, 1,095.27 and 439.58 is: 606.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.67 : 1,095.27 = 439.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.67/1,095.27 = 439.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.67x = 1,095.27 × 439.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.67x = 481,453.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,453.31/793.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.62

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