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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.22, 1,091.73 and 476.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.22, 1,091.73 and 476.66 is: 657.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.22 : 1,091.73 = 476.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.22/1,091.73 = 476.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.22x = 1,091.73 × 476.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.22x = 520,384.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,384.02/791.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.70

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