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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.63, 1,090.25 and 568.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.63, 1,090.25 and 568.65 is: 785.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.63 : 1,090.25 = 568.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.63/1,090.25 = 568.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.63x = 1,090.25 × 568.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.63x = 619,967.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,967.82/789.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.14

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