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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.10, 1,091.64 and 441.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.10, 1,091.64 and 441.75 is: 609.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.10 : 1,091.64 = 441.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.10/1,091.64 = 441.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.10x = 1,091.64 × 441.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.10x = 482,231.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,231.97/791.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.57

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