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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.53, 1,092.21 and 442.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.53, 1,092.21 and 442.19 is: 610.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.53 : 1,092.21 = 442.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.53/1,092.21 = 442.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.53x = 1,092.21 × 442.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.53x = 482,964.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,964.34/791.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.17

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