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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.29, 1,090.69 and 475.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.29, 1,090.69 and 475.72 is: 656.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.29 : 1,090.69 = 475.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.29/1,090.69 = 475.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.29x = 1,090.69 × 475.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.29x = 518,859.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,859.13/790.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.54

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