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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.24, 1,093.04 and 442.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.24, 1,093.04 and 442.88 is: 611.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.24 : 1,093.04 = 442.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.24/1,093.04 = 442.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.24x = 1,093.04 × 442.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.24x = 484,085.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,085.56/792.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.03

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