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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.02, 1,093.41 and 477.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.02, 1,093.41 and 477.34 is: 658.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.02 : 1,093.41 = 477.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.02/1,093.41 = 477.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.02x = 1,093.41 × 477.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.02x = 521,928.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,928.74/792.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.99

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