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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.45, 1,096.29 and 440.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.45, 1,096.29 and 440.36 is: 607.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.45 : 1,096.29 = 440.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.45/1,096.29 = 440.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.45x = 1,096.29 × 440.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.45x = 482,756.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,756.78/794.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.67

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