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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.22, 1,090.53 and 567.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.22, 1,090.53 and 567.79 is: 784.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.22 : 1,090.53 = 567.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.22/1,090.53 = 567.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.22x = 1,090.53 × 567.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.22x = 619,189.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,189.30/789.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.56

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