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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.83, 1,095.40 and 439.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.83, 1,095.40 and 439.73 is: 606.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.83 : 1,095.40 = 439.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.83/1,095.40 = 439.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.83x = 1,095.40 × 439.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.83x = 481,679.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,679.42/793.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.78

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