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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.71, 1,096.58 and 440.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.71, 1,096.58 and 440.54 is: 607.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.71 : 1,096.58 = 440.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.71/1,096.58 = 440.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.71x = 1,096.58 × 440.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.71x = 483,091.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,091.20/794.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.89

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