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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.51, 1,091.97 and 476.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.51, 1,091.97 and 476.66 is: 657.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.51 : 1,091.97 = 476.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.51/1,091.97 = 476.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.51x = 1,091.97 × 476.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.51x = 520,501.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,501.15/791.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.61

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