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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.81, 1,090.26 and 657.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.81, 1,090.26 and 657.52 is: 906.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.81 : 1,090.26 = 657.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.81/1,090.26 = 657.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.81x = 1,090.26 × 657.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.81x = 716,867.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,867.76/790.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.50

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