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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.37, 1,090.64 and 475.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.37, 1,090.64 and 475.56 is: 656.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.37 : 1,090.64 = 475.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.37/1,090.64 = 475.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.37x = 1,090.64 × 475.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.37x = 518,665.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,665.95/790.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.23

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