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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.15, 1,091.84 and 441.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.15, 1,091.84 and 441.84 is: 609.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.15 : 1,091.84 = 441.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.15/1,091.84 = 441.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.15x = 1,091.84 × 441.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.15x = 482,418.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,418.59/791.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.77

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