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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.01, 1,089.97 and 510.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.01, 1,089.97 and 510.40 is: 704.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.01 : 1,089.97 = 510.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.01/1,089.97 = 510.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.01x = 1,089.97 × 510.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.01x = 556,320.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,320.69/790.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.19

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