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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.12, 1,091.74 and 441.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.12, 1,091.74 and 441.80 is: 609.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.12 : 1,091.74 = 441.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.12/1,091.74 = 441.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.12x = 1,091.74 × 441.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.12x = 482,330.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,330.73/791.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.68

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