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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.60, 1,093.74 and 443.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.60, 1,093.74 and 443.28 is: 611.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.60 : 1,093.74 = 443.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.60/1,093.74 = 443.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.60x = 1,093.74 × 443.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.60x = 484,833.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,833.07/792.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.70

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