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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.03, 1,090.26 and 475.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.03, 1,090.26 and 475.18 is: 655.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.03 : 1,090.26 = 475.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.03/1,090.26 = 475.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.03x = 1,090.26 × 475.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.03x = 518,069.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,069.75/790.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.76

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