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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.53, 1,089.93 and 580.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.53, 1,089.93 and 580.53 is: 800.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.53 : 1,089.93 = 580.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.53/1,089.93 = 580.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.53x = 1,089.93 × 580.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.53x = 632,737.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,737.06/790.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.40

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