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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.02, 1,089.72 and 475.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.02, 1,089.72 and 475.20 is: 655.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.02 : 1,089.72 = 475.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.02/1,089.72 = 475.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.02x = 1,089.72 × 475.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.02x = 517,834.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,834.94/790.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.47

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