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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.97, 1,091.24 and 476.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.97, 1,091.24 and 476.32 is: 657.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.97 : 1,091.24 = 476.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.97/1,091.24 = 476.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.97x = 1,091.24 × 476.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.97x = 519,777.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,777.06/790.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.14

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