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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.82, 1,095.48 and 444.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.82, 1,095.48 and 444.50 is: 613.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.82 : 1,095.48 = 444.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.82/1,095.48 = 444.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.82x = 1,095.48 × 444.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.82x = 486,940.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,940.86/793.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.41

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