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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.25, 1,096.04 and 440.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.25, 1,096.04 and 440.16 is: 607.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.25 : 1,096.04 = 440.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.25/1,096.04 = 440.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.25x = 1,096.04 × 440.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.25x = 482,432.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,432.97/794.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.41

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