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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.25, 1,092.06 and 480.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.25, 1,092.06 and 480.75 is: 663.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.25 : 1,092.06 = 480.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.25/1,092.06 = 480.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.25x = 1,092.06 × 480.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.25x = 525,007.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,007.85/791.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.52

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