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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.37, 1,091.03 and 510.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.37, 1,091.03 and 510.63 is: 704.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.37 : 1,091.03 = 510.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.37/1,091.03 = 510.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.37x = 1,091.03 × 510.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.37x = 557,108.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,108.88/790.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.87

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