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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.13, 1,095.99 and 440.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.13, 1,095.99 and 440.09 is: 607.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.13 : 1,095.99 = 440.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.13/1,095.99 = 440.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.13x = 1,095.99 × 440.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.13x = 482,328.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,328.76/794.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.37

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