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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.85, 1,096.89 and 440.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.85, 1,096.89 and 440.76 is: 608.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.85 : 1,096.89 = 440.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.85/1,096.89 = 440.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.85x = 1,096.89 × 440.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.85x = 483,465.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,465.24/794.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.25

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