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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.71, 1,090.38 and 525.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.71, 1,090.38 and 525.06 is: 724.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.71 : 1,090.38 = 525.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.71/1,090.38 = 525.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.71x = 1,090.38 × 525.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.71x = 572,514.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,514.92/790.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.05

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