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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.24, 1,096.02 and 440.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.24, 1,096.02 and 440.18 is: 607.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.24 : 1,096.02 = 440.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.24/1,096.02 = 440.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.24x = 1,096.02 × 440.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.24x = 482,440.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,440.39/794.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.42

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