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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.09, 1,093.19 and 481.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.09, 1,093.19 and 481.77 is: 664.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.09 : 1,093.19 = 481.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.09/1,093.19 = 481.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.09x = 1,093.19 × 481.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.09x = 526,666.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,666.15/792.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.91

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