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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.02, 1,092.71 and 477.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.02, 1,092.71 and 477.16 is: 658.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.02 : 1,092.71 = 477.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.02/1,092.71 = 477.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.02x = 1,092.71 × 477.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.02x = 521,400.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,400.57/792.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.32

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