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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.53, 1,091.16 and 459.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.53, 1,091.16 and 459.03 is: 633.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.53 : 1,091.16 = 459.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.53/1,091.16 = 459.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.53x = 1,091.16 × 459.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.53x = 500,875.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,875.17/790.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.59

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