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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.74, 1,090.83 and 475.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.74, 1,090.83 and 475.92 is: 656.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.74 : 1,090.83 = 475.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.74/1,090.83 = 475.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.74x = 1,090.83 × 475.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.74x = 519,147.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,147.81/790.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.53

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