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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.84, 1,094.12 and 438.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.84, 1,094.12 and 438.75 is: 605.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.84 : 1,094.12 = 438.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.84/1,094.12 = 438.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.84x = 1,094.12 × 438.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.84x = 480,045.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,045.15/792.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.48

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