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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.43, 1,093.55 and 443.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.43, 1,093.55 and 443.12 is: 611.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.43 : 1,093.55 = 443.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.43/1,093.55 = 443.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.43x = 1,093.55 × 443.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.43x = 484,566.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,566.19/792.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.50

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