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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.72, 1,090.96 and 459.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.72, 1,090.96 and 459.16 is: 633.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.72 : 1,090.96 = 459.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.72/1,090.96 = 459.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.72x = 1,090.96 × 459.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.72x = 500,925.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,925.19/790.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.51

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