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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.00, 1,090.60 and 569.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.00, 1,090.60 and 569.48 is: 786.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.00 : 1,090.60 = 569.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.00/1,090.60 = 569.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.00x = 1,090.60 × 569.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.00x = 621,068.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,068.01/790.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.16

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