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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.91, 1,090.03 and 475.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.91, 1,090.03 and 475.36 is: 655.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.91 : 1,090.03 = 475.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.91/1,090.03 = 475.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.91x = 1,090.03 × 475.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.91x = 518,156.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,156.66/789.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.97

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