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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.46, 1,093.62 and 443.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.46, 1,093.62 and 443.14 is: 611.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.46 : 1,093.62 = 443.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.46/1,093.62 = 443.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.46x = 1,093.62 × 443.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.46x = 484,626.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,626.77/792.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.55

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