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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.16, 1,091.19 and 581.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.16, 1,091.19 and 581.25 is: 801.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.16 : 1,091.19 = 581.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.16/1,091.19 = 581.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.16x = 1,091.19 × 581.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.16x = 634,254.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,254.19/791.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.68

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