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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.94, 1,092.78 and 442.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.94, 1,092.78 and 442.62 is: 610.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.94 : 1,092.78 = 442.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.94/1,092.78 = 442.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.94x = 1,092.78 × 442.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.94x = 483,686.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,686.28/791.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.76

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