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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.52, 1,090.33 and 580.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.52, 1,090.33 and 580.63 is: 800.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.52 : 1,090.33 = 580.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.52/1,090.33 = 580.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.52x = 1,090.33 × 580.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.52x = 633,078.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,078.31/790.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.84

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