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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.76, 1,095.38 and 444.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.76, 1,095.38 and 444.44 is: 613.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.76 : 1,095.38 = 444.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.76/1,095.38 = 444.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.76x = 1,095.38 × 444.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.76x = 486,822.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,822.99/793.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.32

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