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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.07, 1,095.82 and 440.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.07, 1,095.82 and 440.01 is: 607.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.07 : 1,095.82 = 440.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.07/1,095.82 = 440.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.07x = 1,095.82 × 440.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.07x = 482,170.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,170.66/794.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.21

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