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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792, 1,092.96 and 442.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792, 1,092.96 and 442.74 is: 610.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792 : 1,092.96 = 442.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792/1,092.96 = 442.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792x = 1,092.96 × 442.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792x = 483,897.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,897.11/792
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.98

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