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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.91, 1,091.56 and 459.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.91, 1,091.56 and 459.44 is: 634.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.91 : 1,091.56 = 459.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.91/1,091.56 = 459.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.91x = 1,091.56 × 459.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.91x = 501,504.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,504.03/790.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.08

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