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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.33, 1,090.43 and 510.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.33, 1,090.43 and 510.58 is: 704.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.33 : 1,090.43 = 510.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.33/1,090.43 = 510.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.33x = 1,090.43 × 510.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.33x = 556,743.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,743.74/790.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.44

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