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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.47, 1,092.27 and 442.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.47, 1,092.27 and 442.14 is: 610.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.47 : 1,092.27 = 442.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.47/1,092.27 = 442.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.47x = 1,092.27 × 442.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.47x = 482,936.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,936.26/791.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.18

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