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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.33, 1,091.72 and 476.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.33, 1,091.72 and 476.46 is: 657.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.33 : 1,091.72 = 476.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.33/1,091.72 = 476.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.33x = 1,091.72 × 476.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.33x = 520,158.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,158.53/791.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.33

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