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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.20, 1,094.54 and 443.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.20, 1,094.54 and 443.82 is: 612.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.20 : 1,094.54 = 443.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.20/1,094.54 = 443.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.20x = 1,094.54 × 443.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.20x = 485,778.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,778.74/793.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.43

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