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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.39, 1,090.85 and 475.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.39, 1,090.85 and 475.55 is: 656.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.39 : 1,090.85 = 475.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.39/1,090.85 = 475.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.39x = 1,090.85 × 475.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.39x = 518,753.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,753.72/790.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.33

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