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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.02, 1,090.19 and 524.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.02, 1,090.19 and 524.14 is: 723.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.02 : 1,090.19 = 524.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.02/1,090.19 = 524.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.02x = 1,090.19 × 524.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.02x = 571,410.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,410.77/790.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.29

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