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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.16, 1,093.21 and 442.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.16, 1,093.21 and 442.85 is: 611.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.16 : 1,093.21 = 442.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.16/1,093.21 = 442.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.16x = 1,093.21 × 442.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.16x = 484,121.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,121.48/792.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.14

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