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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.14, 1,091.74 and 441.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.14, 1,091.74 and 441.82 is: 609.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.14 : 1,091.74 = 441.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.14/1,091.74 = 441.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.14x = 1,091.74 × 441.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.14x = 482,352.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,352.57/791.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.69

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