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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.11, 1,091.73 and 441.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.11, 1,091.73 and 441.80 is: 609.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.11 : 1,091.73 = 441.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.11/1,091.73 = 441.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.11x = 1,091.73 × 441.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.11x = 482,324.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,324.95/791.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.68

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