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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.98, 1,090.94 and 581.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.98, 1,090.94 and 581.09 is: 801.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.98 : 1,090.94 = 581.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.98/1,090.94 = 581.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.98x = 1,090.94 × 581.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.98x = 633,925.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,925.96/790.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.45

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