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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.57, 1,092.35 and 442.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.57, 1,092.35 and 442.28 is: 610.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.57 : 1,092.35 = 442.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.57/1,092.35 = 442.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.57x = 1,092.35 × 442.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.57x = 483,120.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,120.20/791.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.34

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