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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.58, 1,093.79 and 443.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.58, 1,093.79 and 443.27 is: 611.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.58 : 1,093.79 = 443.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.58/1,093.79 = 443.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.58x = 1,093.79 × 443.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.58x = 484,844.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,844.29/792.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.73

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