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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.24, 1,090.92 and 556.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.24, 1,090.92 and 556.96 is: 768.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.24 : 1,090.92 = 556.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.24/1,090.92 = 556.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.24x = 1,090.92 × 556.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.24x = 607,598.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,598.80/790.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.88

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