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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.08, 1,090.40 and 475.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.08, 1,090.40 and 475.44 is: 656.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.08 : 1,090.40 = 475.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.08/1,090.40 = 475.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.08x = 1,090.40 × 475.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.08x = 518,419.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,419.78/790.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.16

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