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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.54, 1,092.35 and 442.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.54, 1,092.35 and 442.22 is: 610.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.54 : 1,092.35 = 442.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.54/1,092.35 = 442.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.54x = 1,092.35 × 442.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.54x = 483,059.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,059.54/791.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.28

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