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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.75, 1,092.29 and 477.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.75, 1,092.29 and 477.02 is: 658.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.75 : 1,092.29 = 477.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.75/1,092.29 = 477.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.75x = 1,092.29 × 477.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.75x = 521,044.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,044.52/791.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.09

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