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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.72, 1,090.62 and 528.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.72, 1,090.62 and 528.68 is: 729.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.72 : 1,090.62 = 528.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.72/1,090.62 = 528.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.72x = 1,090.62 × 528.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.72x = 576,588.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,588.98/790.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.19

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