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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.45, 1,093.43 and 443.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.45, 1,093.43 and 443.07 is: 611.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.45 : 1,093.43 = 443.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.45/1,093.43 = 443.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.45x = 1,093.43 × 443.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.45x = 484,463.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,463.81/792.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.35

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