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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.19, 1,185.32 and 570.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.19, 1,185.32 and 570.32 is: 855.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.19 : 1,185.32 = 570.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.19/1,185.32 = 570.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.19x = 1,185.32 × 570.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.19x = 676,007.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,007.20/790.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.50

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