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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.40, 1,091.28 and 496.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.40, 1,091.28 and 496.32 is: 684.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.40 : 1,091.28 = 496.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.40/1,091.28 = 496.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.40x = 1,091.28 × 496.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.40x = 541,624.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,624.09/791.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.39

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