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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.27, 1,093.33 and 438.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.27, 1,093.33 and 438.21 is: 604.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.27 : 1,093.33 = 438.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.27/1,093.33 = 438.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.27x = 1,093.33 × 438.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.27x = 479,109.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,109.78/792.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.73

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