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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.68, 1,093.62 and 477.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.68, 1,093.62 and 477.70 is: 659.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.68 : 1,093.62 = 477.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.68/1,093.62 = 477.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.68x = 1,093.62 × 477.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.68x = 522,419.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,419.54/792.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.05

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