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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.74, 1,091.16 and 454.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.74, 1,091.16 and 454.54 is: 627.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.74 : 1,091.16 = 454.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.74/1,091.16 = 454.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.74x = 1,091.16 × 454.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.74x = 495,971.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,971.43/790.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.22

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