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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.32, 1,091.16 and 528.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.32, 1,091.16 and 528.24 is: 729.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.32 : 1,091.16 = 528.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.32/1,091.16 = 528.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.32x = 1,091.16 × 528.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.32x = 576,394.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,394.36/790.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.32

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