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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.05, 1,090.17 and 475.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.05, 1,090.17 and 475.41 is: 656.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.05 : 1,090.17 = 475.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.05/1,090.17 = 475.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.05x = 1,090.17 × 475.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.05x = 518,277.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,277.72/790.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.01

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