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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.67, 1,096.63 and 440.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.67, 1,096.63 and 440.59 is: 608.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.67 : 1,096.63 = 440.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.67/1,096.63 = 440.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.67x = 1,096.63 × 440.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.67x = 483,164.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,164.59/794.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.01

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