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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.78, 1,090.98 and 476.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.78, 1,090.98 and 476.13 is: 656.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.78 : 1,090.98 = 476.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.78/1,090.98 = 476.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.78x = 1,090.98 × 476.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.78x = 519,449.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,449.25/790.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.88

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