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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.04, 1,091.68 and 459.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.04, 1,091.68 and 459.51 is: 634.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.04 : 1,091.68 = 459.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.04/1,091.68 = 459.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.04x = 1,091.68 × 459.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.04x = 501,632.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,632.63/791.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.14

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