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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.08, 1,093.08 and 477.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.08, 1,093.08 and 477.35 is: 658.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.08 : 1,093.08 = 477.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.08/1,093.08 = 477.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.08x = 1,093.08 × 477.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.08x = 521,776.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,776.27/792.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.75

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