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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.59, 1,090.19 and 528.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.59, 1,090.19 and 528.37 is: 729.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.59 : 1,090.19 = 528.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.59/1,090.19 = 528.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.59x = 1,090.19 × 528.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.59x = 576,023.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,023.69/789.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.52

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