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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.25, 1,089.69 and 554.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.25, 1,089.69 and 554.13 is: 764.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.25 : 1,089.69 = 554.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.25/1,089.69 = 554.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.25x = 1,089.69 × 554.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.25x = 603,829.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,829.92/790.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.10

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