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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791, 1,091.50 and 459.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791, 1,091.50 and 459.50 is: 634.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791 : 1,091.50 = 459.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791/1,091.50 = 459.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791x = 1,091.50 × 459.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791x = 501,536.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,536.50/791
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.05

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