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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.56, 1,090.08 and 528.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.56, 1,090.08 and 528.48 is: 728.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.56 : 1,090.08 = 528.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.56/1,090.08 = 528.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.56x = 1,090.08 × 528.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.56x = 576,085.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,085.48/790.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.71

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