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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.46, 1,092.21 and 437.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.46, 1,092.21 and 437.40 is: 603.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.46 : 1,092.21 = 437.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.46/1,092.21 = 437.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.46x = 1,092.21 × 437.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.46x = 477,733.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,733.47/791.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.61

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