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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.17, 1,090.08 and 510.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.17, 1,090.08 and 510.30 is: 703.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.17 : 1,090.08 = 510.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.17/1,090.08 = 510.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.17x = 1,090.08 × 510.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.17x = 556,267.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,267.82/790.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.98

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