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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.04, 1,091.64 and 441.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.04, 1,091.64 and 441.76 is: 609.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.04 : 1,091.64 = 441.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.04/1,091.64 = 441.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.04x = 1,091.64 × 441.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.04x = 482,242.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,242.89/791.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.63

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