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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.60, 1,090.61 and 552.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.60, 1,090.61 and 552.09 is: 760.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.60 : 1,090.61 = 552.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.60/1,090.61 = 552.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.60x = 1,090.61 × 552.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.60x = 602,112.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,112.11/791.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.63

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