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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.57, 1,092.39 and 442.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.57, 1,092.39 and 442.25 is: 610.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.57 : 1,092.39 = 442.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.57/1,092.39 = 442.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.57x = 1,092.39 × 442.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.57x = 483,109.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,109.48/791.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.32

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