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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.24, 1,093.39 and 477.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.24, 1,093.39 and 477.67 is: 659.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.24 : 1,093.39 = 477.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.24/1,093.39 = 477.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.24x = 1,093.39 × 477.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.24x = 522,279.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,279.60/792.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.24

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