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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.02, 1,094.32 and 438.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.02, 1,094.32 and 438.93 is: 605.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.02 : 1,094.32 = 438.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.02/1,094.32 = 438.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.02x = 1,094.32 × 438.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.02x = 480,329.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,329.88/793.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.70

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