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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.39, 1,096.23 and 440.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.39, 1,096.23 and 440.31 is: 607.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.39 : 1,096.23 = 440.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.39/1,096.23 = 440.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.39x = 1,096.23 × 440.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.39x = 482,680.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,680.00/794.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.61

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