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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.07, 1,090.68 and 554.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.07, 1,090.68 and 554.52 is: 765.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.07 : 1,090.68 = 554.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.07/1,090.68 = 554.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.07x = 1,090.68 × 554.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.07x = 604,803.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,803.87/790.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.51

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