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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.74, 1,095.25 and 444.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.74, 1,095.25 and 444.45 is: 613.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.74 : 1,095.25 = 444.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.74/1,095.25 = 444.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.74x = 1,095.25 × 444.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.74x = 486,783.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,783.86/793.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.28

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