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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.07, 1,091.70 and 437.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.07, 1,091.70 and 437.03 is: 603.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.07 : 1,091.70 = 437.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.07/1,091.70 = 437.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.07x = 1,091.70 × 437.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.07x = 477,100.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,100.19/791.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.11

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