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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.87, 1,093.95 and 478.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.87, 1,093.95 and 478.11 is: 659.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.87 : 1,093.95 = 478.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.87/1,093.95 = 478.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.87x = 1,093.95 × 478.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.87x = 523,028.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,028.43/792.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.66

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