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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.03, 1,092.90 and 442.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.03, 1,092.90 and 442.69 is: 610.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.03 : 1,092.90 = 442.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.03/1,092.90 = 442.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.03x = 1,092.90 × 442.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.03x = 483,815.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,815.90/792.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.86

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