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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.76, 1,095.40 and 444.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.76, 1,095.40 and 444.48 is: 613.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.76 : 1,095.40 = 444.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.76/1,095.40 = 444.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.76x = 1,095.40 × 444.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.76x = 486,883.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,883.39/793.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.39

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