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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.95, 1,097.00 and 440.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.95, 1,097.00 and 440.88 is: 608.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.95 : 1,097.00 = 440.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.95/1,097.00 = 440.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.95x = 1,097.00 × 440.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.95x = 483,640.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,640.70/794.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.39

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