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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.63, 1,090.73 and 475.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.63, 1,090.73 and 475.90 is: 656.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.63 : 1,090.73 = 475.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.63/1,090.73 = 475.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.63x = 1,090.73 × 475.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.63x = 519,072.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,072.95/790.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.53

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