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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.60, 1,090.82 and 480.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.60, 1,090.82 and 480.04 is: 662.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.60 : 1,090.82 = 480.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.60/1,090.82 = 480.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.60x = 1,090.82 × 480.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.60x = 523,637.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,637.23/790.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.33

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