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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.60, 1,092.68 and 477.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.60, 1,092.68 and 477.04 is: 658.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.60 : 1,092.68 = 477.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.60/1,092.68 = 477.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.60x = 1,092.68 × 477.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.60x = 521,252.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,252.07/791.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.48

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