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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.76, 1,096.72 and 440.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.76, 1,096.72 and 440.66 is: 608.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.76 : 1,096.72 = 440.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.76/1,096.72 = 440.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.76x = 1,096.72 × 440.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.76x = 483,275.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,275.15/794.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.08

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