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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.00, 1,090.73 and 554.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.00, 1,090.73 and 554.88 is: 765.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.00 : 1,090.73 = 554.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.00/1,090.73 = 554.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.00x = 1,090.73 × 554.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.00x = 605,221.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,221.49/791.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.14

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