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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.19, 1,091.31 and 604.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.19, 1,091.31 and 604.36 is: 833.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.19 : 1,091.31 = 604.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.19/1,091.31 = 604.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.19x = 1,091.31 × 604.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.19x = 659,540.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,540.39/791.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.60

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