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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.02, 1,091.56 and 454.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.02, 1,091.56 and 454.96 is: 627.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.02 : 1,091.56 = 454.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.02/1,091.56 = 454.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.02x = 1,091.56 × 454.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.02x = 496,616.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,616.14/791.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.82

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