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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.89, 1,095.39 and 444.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.89, 1,095.39 and 444.56 is: 613.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.89 : 1,095.39 = 444.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.89/1,095.39 = 444.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.89x = 1,095.39 × 444.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.89x = 486,966.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,966.58/793.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.39

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