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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.91, 1,095.59 and 439.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.91, 1,095.59 and 439.82 is: 606.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.91 : 1,095.59 = 439.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.91/1,095.59 = 439.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.91x = 1,095.59 × 439.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.91x = 481,854.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,854.72/793.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.94

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