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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.26, 1,096.08 and 444.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.26, 1,096.08 and 444.94 is: 614.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.26 : 1,096.08 = 444.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.26/1,096.08 = 444.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.26x = 1,096.08 × 444.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.26x = 487,689.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,689.84/794.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.02

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