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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.87, 1,094.21 and 443.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.87, 1,094.21 and 443.53 is: 612.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.87 : 1,094.21 = 443.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.87/1,094.21 = 443.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.87x = 1,094.21 × 443.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.87x = 485,314.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,314.96/792.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.10

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