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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.28, 1,093.40 and 442.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.28, 1,093.40 and 442.97 is: 611.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.28 : 1,093.40 = 442.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.28/1,093.40 = 442.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.28x = 1,093.40 × 442.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.28x = 484,341.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,341.48/792.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.33

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