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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.83, 1,091.34 and 459.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.83, 1,091.34 and 459.45 is: 634.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.83 : 1,091.34 = 459.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.83/1,091.34 = 459.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.83x = 1,091.34 × 459.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.83x = 501,416.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,416.16/790.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.04

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