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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.39, 1,093.50 and 443.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.39, 1,093.50 and 443.10 is: 611.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.39 : 1,093.50 = 443.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.39/1,093.50 = 443.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.39x = 1,093.50 × 443.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.39x = 484,529.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,529.85/792.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.48

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