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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.04, 1,090.58 and 554.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.04, 1,090.58 and 554.67 is: 764.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.04 : 1,090.58 = 554.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.04/1,090.58 = 554.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.04x = 1,090.58 × 554.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.04x = 604,909.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,909.24/791.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.70

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