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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.07, 1,091.64 and 454.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.07, 1,091.64 and 454.95 is: 627.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.07 : 1,091.64 = 454.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.07/1,091.64 = 454.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.07x = 1,091.64 × 454.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.07x = 496,643.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,643.32/791.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.82

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