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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.62, 1,093.83 and 443.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.62, 1,093.83 and 443.31 is: 611.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.62 : 1,093.83 = 443.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.62/1,093.83 = 443.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.62x = 1,093.83 × 443.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.62x = 484,903.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,903.56/792.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.77

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