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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.35, 1,091.83 and 496.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.35, 1,091.83 and 496.61 is: 685.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.35 : 1,091.83 = 496.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.35/1,091.83 = 496.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.35x = 1,091.83 × 496.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.35x = 542,213.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,213.70/791.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.18

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