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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.72, 1,095.38 and 444.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.72, 1,095.38 and 444.41 is: 613.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.72 : 1,095.38 = 444.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.72/1,095.38 = 444.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.72x = 1,095.38 × 444.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.72x = 486,793.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,793.46/793.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.31

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