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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.44, 1,093.60 and 443.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.44, 1,093.60 and 443.13 is: 611.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.44 : 1,093.60 = 443.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.44/1,093.60 = 443.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.44x = 1,093.60 × 443.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.44x = 484,606.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,606.97/792.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.54

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