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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.12, 1,091.73 and 455.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.12, 1,091.73 and 455.06 is: 627.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.12 : 1,091.73 = 455.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.12/1,091.73 = 455.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.12x = 1,091.73 × 455.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.12x = 496,796.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,796.85/791.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.97

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