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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.63, 1,090.22 and 554.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.63, 1,090.22 and 554.50 is: 764.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.63 : 1,090.22 = 554.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.63/1,090.22 = 554.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.63x = 1,090.22 × 554.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.63x = 604,521.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,521.49/790.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.61

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