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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.19, 1,093.22 and 442.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.19, 1,093.22 and 442.88 is: 611.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.19 : 1,093.22 = 442.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.19/1,093.22 = 442.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.19x = 1,093.22 × 442.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.19x = 484,160.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,160.91/792.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.17

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