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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.79, 1,094.04 and 438.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.79, 1,094.04 and 438.72 is: 605.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.79 : 1,094.04 = 438.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.79/1,094.04 = 438.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.79x = 1,094.04 × 438.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.79x = 479,973.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,973.13/792.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.42

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