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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.20, 1,091.64 and 441.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.20, 1,091.64 and 441.85 is: 609.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.20 : 1,091.64 = 441.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.20/1,091.64 = 441.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.20x = 1,091.64 × 441.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.20x = 482,341.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,341.13/791.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.63

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