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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.70, 1,095.29 and 444.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.70, 1,095.29 and 444.47 is: 613.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.70 : 1,095.29 = 444.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.70/1,095.29 = 444.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.70x = 1,095.29 × 444.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.70x = 486,815.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,815.85/793.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.35

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