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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.50, 1,093.70 and 443.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.50, 1,093.70 and 443.22 is: 611.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.50 : 1,093.70 = 443.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.50/1,093.70 = 443.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.50x = 1,093.70 × 443.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.50x = 484,749.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,749.71/792.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.67

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