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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.35, 1,092.06 and 442.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.35, 1,092.06 and 442.03 is: 610.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.35 : 1,092.06 = 442.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.35/1,092.06 = 442.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.35x = 1,092.06 × 442.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.35x = 482,723.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,723.28/791.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.00

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