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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.86, 1,092.84 and 442.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.86, 1,092.84 and 442.66 is: 610.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.86 : 1,092.84 = 442.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.86/1,092.84 = 442.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.86x = 1,092.84 × 442.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.86x = 483,756.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,756.55/791.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.91

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