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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.07, 1,092.04 and 459.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.07, 1,092.04 and 459.43 is: 634.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.07 : 1,092.04 = 459.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.07/1,092.04 = 459.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.07x = 1,092.04 × 459.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.07x = 501,713.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,713.21/791.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.23

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