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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.92, 1,095.56 and 439.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.92, 1,095.56 and 439.84 is: 606.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.92 : 1,095.56 = 439.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.92/1,095.56 = 439.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.92x = 1,095.56 × 439.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.92x = 481,871.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,871.11/793.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.95

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