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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.93, 1,097.07 and 440.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.93, 1,097.07 and 440.96 is: 608.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.93 : 1,097.07 = 440.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.93/1,097.07 = 440.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.93x = 1,097.07 × 440.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.93x = 483,767.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,767.34/794.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.57

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