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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.78, 1,093.93 and 443.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.78, 1,093.93 and 443.44 is: 611.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.78 : 1,093.93 = 443.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.78/1,093.93 = 443.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.78x = 1,093.93 × 443.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.78x = 485,092.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,092.32/792.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.89

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