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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791, 1,091.93 and 476.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791, 1,091.93 and 476.31 is: 657.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791 : 1,091.93 = 476.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791/1,091.93 = 476.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791x = 1,091.93 × 476.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791x = 520,097.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,097.18/791
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.52

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