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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.76, 1,096.79 and 476.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.76, 1,096.79 and 476.07 is: 656.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.76 : 1,096.79 = 476.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.76/1,096.79 = 476.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.76x = 1,096.79 × 476.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.76x = 522,146.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,146.43/794.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.99

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