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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.23, 1,093.26 and 438.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.23, 1,093.26 and 438.14 is: 604.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.23 : 1,093.26 = 438.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.23/1,093.26 = 438.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.23x = 1,093.26 × 438.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.23x = 479,005.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,005.04/792.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.63

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