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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.98, 1,097.08 and 440.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.98, 1,097.08 and 440.90 is: 608.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.98 : 1,097.08 = 440.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.98/1,097.08 = 440.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.98x = 1,097.08 × 440.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.98x = 483,704.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,704.21/794.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.45

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