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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.29, 1,096.09 and 444.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.29, 1,096.09 and 444.98 is: 614.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.29 : 1,096.09 = 444.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.29/1,096.09 = 444.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.29x = 1,096.09 × 444.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.29x = 487,730.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,730.42/794.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.05

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