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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.19, 1,091.79 and 441.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.19, 1,091.79 and 441.86 is: 609.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.19 : 1,091.79 = 441.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.19/1,091.79 = 441.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.19x = 1,091.79 × 441.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.19x = 482,412.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,412.87/791.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.73

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