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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.90, 1,094.26 and 443.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.90, 1,094.26 and 443.60 is: 612.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.90 : 1,094.26 = 443.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.90/1,094.26 = 443.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.90x = 1,094.26 × 443.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.90x = 485,413.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,413.74/792.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.20

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