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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.57, 1,090.98 and 476.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.57, 1,090.98 and 476.01 is: 656.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.57 : 1,090.98 = 476.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.57/1,090.98 = 476.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.57x = 1,090.98 × 476.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.57x = 519,317.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,317.39/790.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.89

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