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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.98, 1,091.93 and 529.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.98, 1,091.93 and 529.17 is: 730.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.98 : 1,091.93 = 529.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.98/1,091.93 = 529.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.98x = 1,091.93 × 529.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.98x = 577,813.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,813.95/790.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.50

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