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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.25, 1,091.99 and 442.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.25, 1,091.99 and 442.01 is: 610.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.25 : 1,091.99 = 442.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.25/1,091.99 = 442.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.25x = 1,091.99 × 442.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.25x = 482,666.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,666.14/791.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.00

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