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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.35, 1,090.44 and 528.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.35, 1,090.44 and 528.45 is: 729.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.35 : 1,090.44 = 528.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.35/1,090.44 = 528.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.35x = 1,090.44 × 528.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.35x = 576,243.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,243.02/790.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.10

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