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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.86, 1,094.25 and 443.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.86, 1,094.25 and 443.62 is: 612.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.86 : 1,094.25 = 443.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.86/1,094.25 = 443.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.86x = 1,094.25 × 443.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.86x = 485,431.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,431.19/792.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.25

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