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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792, 1,092.95 and 437.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792, 1,092.95 and 437.90 is: 604.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792 : 1,092.95 = 437.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792/1,092.95 = 437.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792x = 1,092.95 × 437.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792x = 478,602.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,602.81/792
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.30

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