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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.26, 1,090.11 and 491.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.26, 1,090.11 and 491.64 is: 678.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.26 : 1,090.11 = 491.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.26/1,090.11 = 491.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.26x = 1,090.11 × 491.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.26x = 535,941.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,941.68/790.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.18

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