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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.44, 1,093.56 and 477.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.44, 1,093.56 and 477.66 is: 659.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.44 : 1,093.56 = 477.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.44/1,093.56 = 477.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.44x = 1,093.56 × 477.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.44x = 522,349.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,349.87/792.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.17

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