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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.20, 1,090.08 and 566.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.20, 1,090.08 and 566.15 is: 781.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.20 : 1,090.08 = 566.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.20/1,090.08 = 566.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.20x = 1,090.08 × 566.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.20x = 617,143.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,143.34/790.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.00

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