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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.67, 1,093.83 and 438.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.67, 1,093.83 and 438.59 is: 605.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.67 : 1,093.83 = 438.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.67/1,093.83 = 438.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.67x = 1,093.83 × 438.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.67x = 479,737.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,737.84/792.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.22

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