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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.36, 1,091.18 and 507.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.36, 1,091.18 and 507.41 is: 699.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.36 : 1,091.18 = 507.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.36/1,091.18 = 507.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.36x = 1,091.18 × 507.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.36x = 553,667.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,667.65/791.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.64

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