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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.68, 1,090.92 and 510.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.68, 1,090.92 and 510.93 is: 704.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.68 : 1,090.92 = 510.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.68/1,090.92 = 510.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.68x = 1,090.92 × 510.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.68x = 557,375.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,375.75/790.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.93

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