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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.00, 1,092.98 and 437.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.00, 1,092.98 and 437.93 is: 604.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.00 : 1,092.98 = 437.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.00/1,092.98 = 437.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.00x = 1,092.98 × 437.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.00x = 478,641.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,641.08/792.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.34

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