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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.82, 1,090.94 and 528.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.82, 1,090.94 and 528.74 is: 729.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.82 : 1,090.94 = 528.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.82/1,090.94 = 528.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.82x = 1,090.94 × 528.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.82x = 576,823.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,823.62/790.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.40

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