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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.47, 1,092.03 and 476.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.47, 1,092.03 and 476.48 is: 657.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.47 : 1,092.03 = 476.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.47/1,092.03 = 476.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.47x = 1,092.03 × 476.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.47x = 520,334.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,334.08/791.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.43

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