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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.55, 1,092.55 and 455.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.55, 1,092.55 and 455.49 is: 628.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.55 : 1,092.55 = 455.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.55/1,092.55 = 455.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.55x = 1,092.55 × 455.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.55x = 497,644.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,644.29/791.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.70

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