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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.18, 1,095.92 and 440.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.18, 1,095.92 and 440.08 is: 607.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.18 : 1,095.92 = 440.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.18/1,095.92 = 440.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.18x = 1,095.92 × 440.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.18x = 482,292.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,292.47/794.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.28

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