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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.88, 1,091.18 and 476.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.88, 1,091.18 and 476.10 is: 656.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.88 : 1,091.18 = 476.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.88/1,091.18 = 476.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.88x = 1,091.18 × 476.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.88x = 519,510.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,510.80/790.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.88

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