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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.92, 1,092.81 and 442.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.92, 1,092.81 and 442.54 is: 610.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.92 : 1,092.81 = 442.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.92/1,092.81 = 442.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.92x = 1,092.81 × 442.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.92x = 483,612.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,612.14/791.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.68

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