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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.01, 1,089.84 and 506.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.01, 1,089.84 and 506.26 is: 698.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.01 : 1,089.84 = 506.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.01/1,089.84 = 506.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.01x = 1,089.84 × 506.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.01x = 551,739.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,739.53/790.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.40

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