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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.02, 1,091.67 and 459.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.02, 1,091.67 and 459.55 is: 634.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.02 : 1,091.67 = 459.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.02/1,091.67 = 459.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.02x = 1,091.67 × 459.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.02x = 501,676.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,676.95/791.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.22

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