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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.03, 1,091.62 and 436.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.03, 1,091.62 and 436.98 is: 603.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.03 : 1,091.62 = 436.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.03/1,091.62 = 436.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.03x = 1,091.62 × 436.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.03x = 477,015.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,015.63/791.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.03

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