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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.96, 1,094.34 and 478.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.96, 1,094.34 and 478.24 is: 660.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.96 : 1,094.34 = 478.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.96/1,094.34 = 478.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.96x = 1,094.34 × 478.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.96x = 523,357.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,357.16/792.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.00

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