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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.68, 1,095.33 and 439.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.68, 1,095.33 and 439.61 is: 606.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.68 : 1,095.33 = 439.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.68/1,095.33 = 439.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.68x = 1,095.33 × 439.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.68x = 481,515.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,515.28/793.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.69

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