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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.36, 1,090.67 and 528.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.36, 1,090.67 and 528.19 is: 728.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.36 : 1,090.67 = 528.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.36/1,090.67 = 528.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.36x = 1,090.67 × 528.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.36x = 576,075.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,075.62/790.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.88

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