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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.35, 1,093.39 and 438.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.35, 1,093.39 and 438.27 is: 604.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.35 : 1,093.39 = 438.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.35/1,093.39 = 438.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.35x = 1,093.39 × 438.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.35x = 479,200.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,200.04/792.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.78

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