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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.61, 1,093.74 and 438.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.61, 1,093.74 and 438.52 is: 605.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.61 : 1,093.74 = 438.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.61/1,093.74 = 438.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.61x = 1,093.74 × 438.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.61x = 479,621.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,621.40/792.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.12

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