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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.98, 1,094.19 and 443.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.98, 1,094.19 and 443.60 is: 612.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.98 : 1,094.19 = 443.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.98/1,094.19 = 443.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.98x = 1,094.19 × 443.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.98x = 485,380.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,380.47/792.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.10

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