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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.68, 1,089.80 and 554.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.68, 1,089.80 and 554.70 is: 764.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.68 : 1,089.80 = 554.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.68/1,089.80 = 554.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.68x = 1,089.80 × 554.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.68x = 604,512.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,512.06/790.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.55

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