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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.81, 1,094.06 and 438.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.81, 1,094.06 and 438.72 is: 605.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.81 : 1,094.06 = 438.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.81/1,094.06 = 438.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.81x = 1,094.06 × 438.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.81x = 479,986.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,986.00/792.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.42

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