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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.84, 1,092.84 and 481.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.84, 1,092.84 and 481.34 is: 664.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.84 : 1,092.84 = 481.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.84/1,092.84 = 481.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.84x = 1,092.84 × 481.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.84x = 526,027.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,027.61/791.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.31

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