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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.09, 1,093.05 and 438.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.09, 1,093.05 and 438.03 is: 604.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.09 : 1,093.05 = 438.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.09/1,093.05 = 438.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.09x = 1,093.05 × 438.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.09x = 478,788.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,788.69/792.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.46

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