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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.32, 1,093.10 and 477.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.32, 1,093.10 and 477.50 is: 658.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.32 : 1,093.10 = 477.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.32/1,093.10 = 477.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.32x = 1,093.10 × 477.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.32x = 521,947.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,947.40/792.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.76

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