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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.01, 1,092.72 and 442.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.01, 1,092.72 and 442.63 is: 610.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.01 : 1,092.72 = 442.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.01/1,092.72 = 442.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.01x = 1,092.72 × 442.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.01x = 483,670.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,670.65/792.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.69

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