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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.24, 1,096 and 444.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.24, 1,096 and 444.92 is: 613.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.24 : 1,096 = 444.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.24/1,096 = 444.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.24x = 1,096 × 444.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.24x = 487,632.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,632.32/794.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.96

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