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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.04, 1,092.98 and 442.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.04, 1,092.98 and 442.70 is: 610.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.04 : 1,092.98 = 442.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.04/1,092.98 = 442.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.04x = 1,092.98 × 442.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.04x = 483,862.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,862.25/792.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.91

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