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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.40, 1,091.06 and 528.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.40, 1,091.06 and 528.32 is: 729.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.40 : 1,091.06 = 528.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.40/1,091.06 = 528.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.40x = 1,091.06 × 528.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.40x = 576,420.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,420.72/790.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.28

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