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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.96, 1,090.50 and 541.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.96, 1,090.50 and 541.85 is: 747.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.96 : 1,090.50 = 541.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.96/1,090.50 = 541.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.96x = 1,090.50 × 541.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.96x = 590,887.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,887.43/790.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.05

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