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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.94, 1,090.85 and 525.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.94, 1,090.85 and 525.40 is: 724.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.94 : 1,090.85 = 525.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.94/1,090.85 = 525.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.94x = 1,090.85 × 525.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.94x = 573,127.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,127.24/790.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.61

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