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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.29, 1,093.38 and 442.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.29, 1,093.38 and 442.97 is: 611.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.29 : 1,093.38 = 442.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.29/1,093.38 = 442.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.29x = 1,093.38 × 442.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.29x = 484,337.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,337.27/792.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.32

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