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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.29, 1,091.77 and 459.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.29, 1,091.77 and 459.87 is: 634.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.29 : 1,091.77 = 459.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.29/1,091.77 = 459.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.29x = 1,091.77 × 459.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.29x = 502,072.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,072.27/791.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.50

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