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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.69, 1,090.26 and 510.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.69, 1,090.26 and 510.55 is: 703.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.69 : 1,090.26 = 510.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.69/1,090.26 = 510.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.69x = 1,090.26 × 510.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.69x = 556,635.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,635.65/790.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.99

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