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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.29, 1,093.37 and 442.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.29, 1,093.37 and 442.98 is: 611.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.29 : 1,093.37 = 442.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.29/1,093.37 = 442.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.29x = 1,093.37 × 442.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.29x = 484,338.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,338.83/792.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.31

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