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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.41, 1,096.28 and 440.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.41, 1,096.28 and 440.32 is: 607.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.41 : 1,096.28 = 440.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.41/1,096.28 = 440.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.41x = 1,096.28 × 440.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.41x = 482,706.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,706.33/794.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.63

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