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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.20, 1,089.47 and 541.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.20, 1,089.47 and 541.10 is: 746.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.20 : 1,089.47 = 541.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.20/1,089.47 = 541.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.20x = 1,089.47 × 541.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.20x = 589,512.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,512.22/790.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.03

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