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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.07, 1,092.99 and 442.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.07, 1,092.99 and 442.69 is: 610.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.07 : 1,092.99 = 442.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.07/1,092.99 = 442.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.07x = 1,092.99 × 442.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.07x = 483,854.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,854.67/792.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.88

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