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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.87, 1,095.48 and 439.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.87, 1,095.48 and 439.79 is: 606.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.87 : 1,095.48 = 439.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.87/1,095.48 = 439.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.87x = 1,095.48 × 439.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.87x = 481,781.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,781.15/793.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.88

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