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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.59, 1,091.57 and 529.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.59, 1,091.57 and 529.37 is: 730.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.59 : 1,091.57 = 529.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.59/1,091.57 = 529.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.59x = 1,091.57 × 529.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.59x = 577,836.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,836.31/790.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.89

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