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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.14, 1,091.78 and 441.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.14, 1,091.78 and 441.85 is: 609.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.14 : 1,091.78 = 441.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.14/1,091.78 = 441.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.14x = 1,091.78 × 441.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.14x = 482,402.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,402.99/791.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.76

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