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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.38, 1,093.54 and 443.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.38, 1,093.54 and 443.14 is: 611.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.38 : 1,093.54 = 443.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.38/1,093.54 = 443.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.38x = 1,093.54 × 443.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.38x = 484,591.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,591.32/792.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.56

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