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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.34, 1,093.34 and 438.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.34, 1,093.34 and 438.24 is: 604.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.34 : 1,093.34 = 438.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.34/1,093.34 = 438.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.34x = 1,093.34 × 438.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.34x = 479,145.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,145.32/792.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.72

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