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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.10, 1,090.50 and 724.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.10, 1,090.50 and 724.52 is: 999.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.10 : 1,090.50 = 724.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.10/1,090.50 = 724.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.10x = 1,090.50 × 724.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.10x = 790,089.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,089.06/790.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.99

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