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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.74, 1,091.16 and 476.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.74, 1,091.16 and 476.01 is: 656.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.74 : 1,091.16 = 476.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.74/1,091.16 = 476.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.74x = 1,091.16 × 476.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.74x = 519,403.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,403.07/790.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.86

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