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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.78, 1,096.86 and 440.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.78, 1,096.86 and 440.72 is: 608.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.78 : 1,096.86 = 440.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.78/1,096.86 = 440.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.78x = 1,096.86 × 440.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.78x = 483,409.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,409.23/794.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.23

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