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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.75, 1,091.69 and 511.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.75, 1,091.69 and 511.39 is: 706.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.75 : 1,091.69 = 511.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.75/1,091.69 = 511.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.75x = 1,091.69 × 511.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.75x = 558,279.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,279.35/790.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.01

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