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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.14, 1,091.76 and 476.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.14, 1,091.76 and 476.44 is: 657.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.14 : 1,091.76 = 476.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.14/1,091.76 = 476.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.14x = 1,091.76 × 476.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.14x = 520,158.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,158.13/791.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.48

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