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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.54, 1,091.19 and 541.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.54, 1,091.19 and 541.75 is: 747.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.54 : 1,091.19 = 541.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.54/1,091.19 = 541.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.54x = 1,091.19 × 541.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.54x = 591,152.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,152.18/790.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.78

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