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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.72, 1,093.95 and 443.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.72, 1,093.95 and 443.41 is: 611.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.72 : 1,093.95 = 443.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.72/1,093.95 = 443.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.72x = 1,093.95 × 443.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.72x = 485,068.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,068.37/792.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.90

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