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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.65, 1,090.97 and 475.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.65, 1,090.97 and 475.84 is: 656.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.65 : 1,090.97 = 475.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.65/1,090.97 = 475.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.65x = 1,090.97 × 475.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.65x = 519,129.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,129.72/790.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.58

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