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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.86, 1,094.22 and 443.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.86, 1,094.22 and 443.66 is: 612.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.86 : 1,094.22 = 443.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.86/1,094.22 = 443.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.86x = 1,094.22 × 443.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.86x = 485,461.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,461.65/792.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.29

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