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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.83, 1,091.16 and 525.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.83, 1,091.16 and 525.24 is: 724.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.83 : 1,091.16 = 525.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.83/1,091.16 = 525.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.83x = 1,091.16 × 525.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.83x = 573,120.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,120.88/790.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.71

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