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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.95, 1,094.25 and 443.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.95, 1,094.25 and 443.70 is: 612.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.95 : 1,094.25 = 443.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.95/1,094.25 = 443.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.95x = 1,094.25 × 443.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.95x = 485,518.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,518.73/792.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.30

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