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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.63, 1,093.83 and 443.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.63, 1,093.83 and 443.32 is: 611.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.63 : 1,093.83 = 443.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.63/1,093.83 = 443.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.63x = 1,093.83 × 443.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.63x = 484,916.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,916.72/792.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.78

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