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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.93, 1,094.19 and 438.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.93, 1,094.19 and 438.84 is: 605.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.93 : 1,094.19 = 438.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.93/1,094.19 = 438.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.93x = 1,094.19 × 438.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.93x = 480,174.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,174.34/792.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.57

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