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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.12, 1,094.52 and 443.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.12, 1,094.52 and 443.80 is: 612.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.12 : 1,094.52 = 443.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.12/1,094.52 = 443.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.12x = 1,094.52 × 443.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.12x = 485,747.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,747.98/793.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.45

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