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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.77, 1,092.72 and 442.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.77, 1,092.72 and 442.48 is: 610.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.77 : 1,092.72 = 442.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.77/1,092.72 = 442.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.77x = 1,092.72 × 442.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.77x = 483,506.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,506.75/791.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.67

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