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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.30, 1,092.03 and 437.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.30, 1,092.03 and 437.26 is: 603.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.30 : 1,092.03 = 437.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.30/1,092.03 = 437.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.30x = 1,092.03 × 437.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.30x = 477,501.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,501.04/791.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.44

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