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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.56, 1,092.54 and 481

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.56, 1,092.54 and 481 is: 663.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.56 : 1,092.54 = 481 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.56/1,092.54 = 481/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.56x = 1,092.54 × 481
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.56x = 525,511.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,511.74/791.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.89

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