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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.88, 1,094.13 and 443.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.88, 1,094.13 and 443.57 is: 612.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.88 : 1,094.13 = 443.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.88/1,094.13 = 443.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.88x = 1,094.13 × 443.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.88x = 485,317.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,317.77/792.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.10

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