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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.48, 1,090.82 and 475.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.48, 1,090.82 and 475.76 is: 656.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.48 : 1,090.82 = 475.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.48/1,090.82 = 475.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.48x = 1,090.82 × 475.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.48x = 518,968.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,968.52/790.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.52

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