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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.54, 1,093.82 and 443.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.54, 1,093.82 and 443.25 is: 611.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.54 : 1,093.82 = 443.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.54/1,093.82 = 443.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.54x = 1,093.82 × 443.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.54x = 484,833.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,833.50/792.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.75

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