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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.26, 1,091.94 and 441.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.26, 1,091.94 and 441.94 is: 609.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.26 : 1,091.94 = 441.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.26/1,091.94 = 441.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.26x = 1,091.94 × 441.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.26x = 482,571.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,571.96/791.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.88

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