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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.84, 1,091.91 and 529.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.84, 1,091.91 and 529.62 is: 731.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.84 : 1,091.91 = 529.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.84/1,091.91 = 529.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.84x = 1,091.91 × 529.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.84x = 578,297.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,297.37/790.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.24

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