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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.86, 1,091.46 and 476.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.86, 1,091.46 and 476.22 is: 657.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.86 : 1,091.46 = 476.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.86/1,091.46 = 476.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.86x = 1,091.46 × 476.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.86x = 519,775.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,775.08/790.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.23

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