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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.69, 1,092.52 and 442.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.69, 1,092.52 and 442.37 is: 610.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.69 : 1,092.52 = 442.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.69/1,092.52 = 442.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.69x = 1,092.52 × 442.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.69x = 483,301.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,301.36/791.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.47

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