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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.44, 1,092.18 and 480.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.44, 1,092.18 and 480.94 is: 663.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.44 : 1,092.18 = 480.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.44/1,092.18 = 480.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.44x = 1,092.18 × 480.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.44x = 525,273.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,273.05/791.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.69

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