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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.38, 1,092.15 and 442.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.38, 1,092.15 and 442.07 is: 610.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.38 : 1,092.15 = 442.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.38/1,092.15 = 442.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.38x = 1,092.15 × 442.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.38x = 482,806.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,806.75/791.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.08

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