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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.02, 1,091.54 and 459.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.02, 1,091.54 and 459.56 is: 634.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.02 : 1,091.54 = 459.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.02/1,091.54 = 459.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.02x = 1,091.54 × 459.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.02x = 501,628.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,628.12/791.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.15

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