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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792, 1,093.02 and 442.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792, 1,093.02 and 442.68 is: 610.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792 : 1,093.02 = 442.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792/1,093.02 = 442.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792x = 1,093.02 × 442.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792x = 483,858.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,858.09/792
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.93

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