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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.69, 1,093.80 and 443.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.69, 1,093.80 and 443.46 is: 611.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.69 : 1,093.80 = 443.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.69/1,093.80 = 443.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.69x = 1,093.80 × 443.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.69x = 485,056.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,056.55/792.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.91

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