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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.76, 1,092.38 and 442.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.76, 1,092.38 and 442.38 is: 610.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.76 : 1,092.38 = 442.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.76/1,092.38 = 442.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.76x = 1,092.38 × 442.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.76x = 483,244.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,244.85/791.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.34

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