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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.13, 1,091.97 and 459.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.13, 1,091.97 and 459.52 is: 634.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.13 : 1,091.97 = 459.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.13/1,091.97 = 459.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.13x = 1,091.97 × 459.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.13x = 501,779.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,779.32/791.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.25

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