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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.55, 1,093.74 and 438.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.55, 1,093.74 and 438.50 is: 605.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.55 : 1,093.74 = 438.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.55/1,093.74 = 438.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.55x = 1,093.74 × 438.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.55x = 479,597.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,597.33/792.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.13

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