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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.94, 1,090.13 and 475.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.94, 1,090.13 and 475.26 is: 655.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.94 : 1,090.13 = 475.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.94/1,090.13 = 475.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.94x = 1,090.13 × 475.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.94x = 518,095.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,095.18/789.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.87

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