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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.12, 1,090.02 and 753.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.12, 1,090.02 and 753.52 is: 1,039.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.12 : 1,090.02 = 753.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.12/1,090.02 = 753.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.12x = 1,090.02 × 753.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.12x = 821,351.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,351.87/790.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.53

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