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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.11, 1,093.40 and 477.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.11, 1,093.40 and 477.39 is: 658.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.11 : 1,093.40 = 477.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.11/1,093.40 = 477.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.11x = 1,093.40 × 477.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.11x = 521,975.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,975.84/792.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.97

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