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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.75, 1,095.45 and 444.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.75, 1,095.45 and 444.51 is: 613.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.75 : 1,095.45 = 444.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.75/1,095.45 = 444.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.75x = 1,095.45 × 444.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.75x = 486,938.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,938.48/793.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.47

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