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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.80, 1,096.75 and 440.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.80, 1,096.75 and 440.72 is: 608.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.80 : 1,096.75 = 440.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.80/1,096.75 = 440.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.80x = 1,096.75 × 440.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.80x = 483,351.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,351.97/794.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.15

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