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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.17, 1,093.18 and 438.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.17, 1,093.18 and 438.13 is: 604.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.17 : 1,093.18 = 438.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.17/1,093.18 = 438.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.17x = 1,093.18 × 438.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.17x = 478,951.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,951.13/792.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.60

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