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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.26, 1,093.30 and 438.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.26, 1,093.30 and 438.20 is: 604.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.26 : 1,093.30 = 438.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.26/1,093.30 = 438.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.26x = 1,093.30 × 438.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.26x = 479,084.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,084.06/792.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.71

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