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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.80, 1,092.64 and 442.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.80, 1,092.64 and 442.42 is: 610.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.80 : 1,092.64 = 442.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.80/1,092.64 = 442.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.80x = 1,092.64 × 442.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.80x = 483,405.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,405.79/791.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.52

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