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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.28, 1,092.02 and 441.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.28, 1,092.02 and 441.97 is: 609.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.28 : 1,092.02 = 441.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.28/1,092.02 = 441.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.28x = 1,092.02 × 441.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.28x = 482,635.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,635.14/791.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.94

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