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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.79, 1,090.23 and 554.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.79, 1,090.23 and 554.42 is: 764.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.79 : 1,090.23 = 554.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.79/1,090.23 = 554.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.79x = 1,090.23 × 554.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.79x = 604,445.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,445.32/790.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.36

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