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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.52, 1,092.02 and 442.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.52, 1,092.02 and 442.12 is: 609.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.52 : 1,092.02 = 442.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.52/1,092.02 = 442.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.52x = 1,092.02 × 442.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.52x = 482,803.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,803.88/791.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.97

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