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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.63, 1,091.12 and 459.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.63, 1,091.12 and 459.24 is: 633.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.63 : 1,091.12 = 459.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.63/1,091.12 = 459.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.63x = 1,091.12 × 459.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.63x = 501,085.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,085.95/790.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.78

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