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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.65, 1,093.89 and 438.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.65, 1,093.89 and 438.59 is: 605.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.65 : 1,093.89 = 438.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.65/1,093.89 = 438.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.65x = 1,093.89 × 438.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.65x = 479,769.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,769.22/792.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.27

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