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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.62, 1,090.17 and 528.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.62, 1,090.17 and 528.72 is: 729.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.62 : 1,090.17 = 528.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.62/1,090.17 = 528.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.62x = 1,090.17 × 528.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.62x = 576,394.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,394.68/790.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.04

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