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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.26, 1,093.32 and 442.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.26, 1,093.32 and 442.95 is: 611.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.26 : 1,093.32 = 442.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.26/1,093.32 = 442.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.26x = 1,093.32 × 442.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.26x = 484,280.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,280.33/792.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.27

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