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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.76, 1,091.23 and 459.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.76, 1,091.23 and 459.29 is: 633.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.76 : 1,091.23 = 459.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.76/1,091.23 = 459.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.76x = 1,091.23 × 459.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.76x = 501,192.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,192.61/790.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.81

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