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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.78, 1,093.98 and 443.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.78, 1,093.98 and 443.52 is: 612.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.78 : 1,093.98 = 443.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.78/1,093.98 = 443.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.78x = 1,093.98 × 443.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.78x = 485,202.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,202.01/792.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.03

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