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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.18, 1,093 and 477.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.18, 1,093 and 477.38 is: 658.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.18 : 1,093 = 477.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.18/1,093 = 477.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.18x = 1,093 × 477.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.18x = 521,776.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,776.34/792.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.66

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