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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.88, 1,096.92 and 440.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.88, 1,096.92 and 440.79 is: 608.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.88 : 1,096.92 = 440.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.88/1,096.92 = 440.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.88x = 1,096.92 × 440.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.88x = 483,511.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,511.37/794.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.28

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