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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.19, 1,096.05 and 440.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.19, 1,096.05 and 440.19 is: 607.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.19 : 1,096.05 = 440.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.19/1,096.05 = 440.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.19x = 1,096.05 × 440.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.19x = 482,468.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,468.60/794.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.50

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