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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.13, 1,090.25 and 475.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.13, 1,090.25 and 475.35 is: 655.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.13 : 1,090.25 = 475.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.13/1,090.25 = 475.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.13x = 1,090.25 × 475.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.13x = 518,244.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,244.89/790.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.90

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