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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.17, 1,095.94 and 440.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.17, 1,095.94 and 440.13 is: 607.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.17 : 1,095.94 = 440.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.17/1,095.94 = 440.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.17x = 1,095.94 × 440.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.17x = 482,356.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,356.07/794.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.37

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