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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.48, 1,093.65 and 443.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.48, 1,093.65 and 443.16 is: 611.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.48 : 1,093.65 = 443.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.48/1,093.65 = 443.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.48x = 1,093.65 × 443.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.48x = 484,661.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,661.93/792.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.58

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