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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.02, 1,091.57 and 525.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.02, 1,091.57 and 525.14 is: 724.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.02 : 1,091.57 = 525.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.02/1,091.57 = 525.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.02x = 1,091.57 × 525.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.02x = 573,227.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,227.07/791.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.67

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