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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.15, 1,091.61 and 476.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.15, 1,091.61 and 476.31 is: 657.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.15 : 1,091.61 = 476.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.15/1,091.61 = 476.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.15x = 1,091.61 × 476.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.15x = 519,944.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,944.76/791.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.20

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