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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.24, 1,090.08 and 514.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.24, 1,090.08 and 514.24 is: 709.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.24 : 1,090.08 = 514.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.24/1,090.08 = 514.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.24x = 1,090.08 × 514.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.24x = 560,562.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,562.74/790.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.36

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