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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.67, 1,093.87 and 438.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.67, 1,093.87 and 438.58 is: 605.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.67 : 1,093.87 = 438.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.67/1,093.87 = 438.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.67x = 1,093.87 × 438.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.67x = 479,747.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,747.31/792.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.23

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