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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.23, 1,093.34 and 438.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.23, 1,093.34 and 438.19 is: 604.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.23 : 1,093.34 = 438.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.23/1,093.34 = 438.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.23x = 1,093.34 × 438.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.23x = 479,085.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,085.19/792.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.73

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