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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.29, 1,091.77 and 492.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.29, 1,091.77 and 492.49 is: 679.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.29 : 1,091.77 = 492.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.29/1,091.77 = 492.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.29x = 1,091.77 × 492.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.29x = 537,685.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,685.81/791.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.51

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