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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.82, 1,095.46 and 439.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.82, 1,095.46 and 439.74 is: 606.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.82 : 1,095.46 = 439.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.82/1,095.46 = 439.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.82x = 1,095.46 × 439.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.82x = 481,717.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,717.58/793.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.83

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