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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.72, 1,091.04 and 476.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.72, 1,091.04 and 476.16 is: 657.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.72 : 1,091.04 = 476.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.72/1,091.04 = 476.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.72x = 1,091.04 × 476.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.72x = 519,509.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,509.61/790.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.01

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