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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.72, 1,093.88 and 443.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.72, 1,093.88 and 443.28 is: 611.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.72 : 1,093.88 = 443.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.72/1,093.88 = 443.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.72x = 1,093.88 × 443.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.72x = 484,895.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,895.13/792.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.69

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