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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.73, 1,091.59 and 476.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.73, 1,091.59 and 476.23 is: 657.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.73 : 1,091.59 = 476.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.73/1,091.59 = 476.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.73x = 1,091.59 × 476.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.73x = 519,843.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,843.99/790.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.43

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