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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.52, 1,093.67 and 438.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.52, 1,093.67 and 438.46 is: 605.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.52 : 1,093.67 = 438.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.52/1,093.67 = 438.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.52x = 1,093.67 × 438.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.52x = 479,534.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,534.38/792.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.08

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