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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.49, 1,093.63 and 443.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.49, 1,093.63 and 443.18 is: 611.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.49 : 1,093.63 = 443.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.49/1,093.63 = 443.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.49x = 1,093.63 × 443.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.49x = 484,670.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,670.58/792.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.58

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