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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.84, 1,090.92 and 542.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.84, 1,090.92 and 542.44 is: 748.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.84 : 1,090.92 = 542.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.84/1,090.92 = 542.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.84x = 1,090.92 × 542.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.84x = 591,758.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,758.64/790.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.27

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