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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.86, 1,095.52 and 444.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.86, 1,095.52 and 444.55 is: 613.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.86 : 1,095.52 = 444.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.86/1,095.52 = 444.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.86x = 1,095.52 × 444.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.86x = 487,007.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,007.94/793.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.47

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