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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.60, 1,094.06 and 478.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.60, 1,094.06 and 478.04 is: 659.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.60 : 1,094.06 = 478.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.60/1,094.06 = 478.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.60x = 1,094.06 × 478.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.60x = 523,004.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,004.44/792.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.86

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