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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.02, 1,091.64 and 496.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.02, 1,091.64 and 496.18 is: 684.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.02 : 1,091.64 = 496.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.02/1,091.64 = 496.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.02x = 1,091.64 × 496.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.02x = 541,649.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,649.94/791.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.75

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