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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.25, 1,090.13 and 528.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.25, 1,090.13 and 528.21 is: 728.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.25 : 1,090.13 = 528.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.25/1,090.13 = 528.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.25x = 1,090.13 × 528.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.25x = 575,814.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,814.93/790.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.65

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