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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.03, 1,090.34 and 541.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.03, 1,090.34 and 541.50 is: 747.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.03 : 1,090.34 = 541.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.03/1,090.34 = 541.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.03x = 1,090.34 × 541.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.03x = 590,419.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,419.11/790.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.34

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