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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.54, 1,091.26 and 555.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.54, 1,091.26 and 555.18 is: 765.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.54 : 1,091.26 = 555.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.54/1,091.26 = 555.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.54x = 1,091.26 × 555.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.54x = 605,845.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,845.73/791.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.40

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