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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.05, 1,090.42 and 541.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.05, 1,090.42 and 541.74 is: 747.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.05 : 1,090.42 = 541.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.05/1,090.42 = 541.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.05x = 1,090.42 × 541.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.05x = 590,724.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,724.54/790.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.70

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