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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.40, 1,093.51 and 443.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.40, 1,093.51 and 443.09 is: 611.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.40 : 1,093.51 = 443.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.40/1,093.51 = 443.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.40x = 1,093.51 × 443.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.40x = 484,516.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,516.77/792.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.46

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