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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.43, 1,096.26 and 440.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.43, 1,096.26 and 440.34 is: 607.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.43 : 1,096.26 = 440.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.43/1,096.26 = 440.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.43x = 1,096.26 × 440.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.43x = 482,727.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,727.13/794.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.64

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