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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.18, 1,093.23 and 442.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.18, 1,093.23 and 442.86 is: 611.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.18 : 1,093.23 = 442.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.18/1,093.23 = 442.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.18x = 1,093.23 × 442.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.18x = 484,147.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,147.84/792.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.16

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