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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.05, 1,095.79 and 444.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.05, 1,095.79 and 444.74 is: 613.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.05 : 1,095.79 = 444.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.05/1,095.79 = 444.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.05x = 1,095.79 × 444.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.05x = 487,333.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,333.94/794.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.74

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