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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.08, 1,091.78 and 476.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.08, 1,091.78 and 476.44 is: 657.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.08 : 1,091.78 = 476.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.08/1,091.78 = 476.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.08x = 1,091.78 × 476.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.08x = 520,167.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,167.66/791.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.54

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