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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.64, 1,091.31 and 528.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.64, 1,091.31 and 528.66 is: 729.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.64 : 1,091.31 = 528.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.64/1,091.31 = 528.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.64x = 1,091.31 × 528.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.64x = 576,931.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,931.94/790.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.70

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