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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.25, 1,093.37 and 443.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.25, 1,093.37 and 443.01 is: 611.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.25 : 1,093.37 = 443.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.25/1,093.37 = 443.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.25x = 1,093.37 × 443.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.25x = 484,373.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,373.84/792.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.39

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