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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.57, 1,093.71 and 443.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.57, 1,093.71 and 443.23 is: 611.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.57 : 1,093.71 = 443.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.57/1,093.71 = 443.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.57x = 1,093.71 × 443.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.57x = 484,765.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,765.08/792.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.64

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