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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.41, 1,091.84 and 476.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.41, 1,091.84 and 476.70 is: 657.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.41 : 1,091.84 = 476.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.41/1,091.84 = 476.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.41x = 1,091.84 × 476.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.41x = 520,477.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,477.74/791.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.66

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