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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.16, 1,091.78 and 437.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.16, 1,091.78 and 437.08 is: 603.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.16 : 1,091.78 = 437.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.16/1,091.78 = 437.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.16x = 1,091.78 × 437.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.16x = 477,195.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,195.20/791.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.16

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