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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.02, 1,090.88 and 491.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.02, 1,090.88 and 491.88 is: 678.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.02 : 1,090.88 = 491.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.02/1,090.88 = 491.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.02x = 1,090.88 × 491.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.02x = 536,584.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,584.29/791.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.34

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