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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.93, 1,091.26 and 511.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.93, 1,091.26 and 511.33 is: 705.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.93 : 1,091.26 = 511.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.93/1,091.26 = 511.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.93x = 1,091.26 × 511.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.93x = 557,988.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,988.61/790.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.49

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