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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.44, 1,092.08 and 442.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.44, 1,092.08 and 442.12 is: 610.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.44 : 1,092.08 = 442.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.44/1,092.08 = 442.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.44x = 1,092.08 × 442.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.44x = 482,830.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,830.41/791.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.07

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