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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.53, 1,092.29 and 442.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.53, 1,092.29 and 442.29 is: 610.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.53 : 1,092.29 = 442.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.53/1,092.29 = 442.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.53x = 1,092.29 × 442.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.53x = 483,104.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,104.59/791.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.34

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