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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.96, 1,096.93 and 440.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.96, 1,096.93 and 440.79 is: 608.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.96 : 1,096.93 = 440.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.96/1,096.93 = 440.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.96x = 1,096.93 × 440.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.96x = 483,515.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,515.77/794.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.23

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