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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.20, 1,095.84 and 444.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.20, 1,095.84 and 444.82 is: 613.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.20 : 1,095.84 = 444.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.20/1,095.84 = 444.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.20x = 1,095.84 × 444.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.20x = 487,451.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,451.55/794.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.76

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