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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.58, 1,092.24 and 476.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.58, 1,092.24 and 476.76 is: 657.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.58 : 1,092.24 = 476.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.58/1,092.24 = 476.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.58x = 1,092.24 × 476.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.58x = 520,736.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,736.34/791.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.84

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