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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.14, 1,093.12 and 442.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.14, 1,093.12 and 442.82 is: 611.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.14 : 1,093.12 = 442.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.14/1,093.12 = 442.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.14x = 1,093.12 × 442.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.14x = 484,055.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,055.40/792.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.07

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