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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.21, 1,092.02 and 472.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.21, 1,092.02 and 472.21 is: 651.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.21 : 1,092.02 = 472.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.21/1,092.02 = 472.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.21x = 1,092.02 × 472.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.21x = 515,654.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,654.94/791.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.73

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