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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.66, 1,091.19 and 554.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.66, 1,091.19 and 554.53 is: 765.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.66 : 1,091.19 = 554.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.66/1,091.19 = 554.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.66x = 1,091.19 × 554.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.66x = 605,097.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,097.59/790.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.31

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