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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.83, 1,092.66 and 442.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.83, 1,092.66 and 442.51 is: 610.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.83 : 1,092.66 = 442.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.83/1,092.66 = 442.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.83x = 1,092.66 × 442.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.83x = 483,512.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,512.98/791.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.63

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