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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.97, 1,091.22 and 511.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.97, 1,091.22 and 511.36 is: 705.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.97 : 1,091.22 = 511.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.97/1,091.22 = 511.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.97x = 1,091.22 × 511.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.97x = 558,010.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,010.63/790.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.48

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