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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.26, 1,093.46 and 477.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.26, 1,093.46 and 477.58 is: 659.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.26 : 1,093.46 = 477.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.26/1,093.46 = 477.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.26x = 1,093.46 × 477.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.26x = 522,214.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,214.63/792.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.15

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