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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.86, 1,095.53 and 439.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.86, 1,095.53 and 439.80 is: 606.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.86 : 1,095.53 = 439.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.86/1,095.53 = 439.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.86x = 1,095.53 × 439.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.86x = 481,811.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,811.90/793.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.92

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