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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.16, 1,095.93 and 440.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.16, 1,095.93 and 440.08 is: 607.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.16 : 1,095.93 = 440.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.16/1,095.93 = 440.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.16x = 1,095.93 × 440.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.16x = 482,291.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,291.39/794.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.30

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