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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.14, 1,090.98 and 510.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.14, 1,090.98 and 510.54 is: 704.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.14 : 1,090.98 = 510.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.14/1,090.98 = 510.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.14x = 1,090.98 × 510.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.14x = 556,988.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,988.93/790.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.92

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