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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.86, 1,095.51 and 439.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.86, 1,095.51 and 439.81 is: 606.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.86 : 1,095.51 = 439.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.86/1,095.51 = 439.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.86x = 1,095.51 × 439.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.86x = 481,816.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,816.25/793.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.93

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