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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.38, 1,090.80 and 528.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.38, 1,090.80 and 528.48 is: 729.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.38 : 1,090.80 = 528.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.38/1,090.80 = 528.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.38x = 1,090.80 × 528.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.38x = 576,465.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,465.98/790.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.35

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