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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.88, 1,095.55 and 444.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.88, 1,095.55 and 444.56 is: 613.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.88 : 1,095.55 = 444.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.88/1,095.55 = 444.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.88x = 1,095.55 × 444.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.88x = 487,039.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,039.34/793.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.50

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