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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.68, 1,091.04 and 475.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.68, 1,091.04 and 475.84 is: 656.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.68 : 1,091.04 = 475.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.68/1,091.04 = 475.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.68x = 1,091.04 × 475.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.68x = 519,160.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,160.47/790.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.60

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