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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.25, 1,090.35 and 569.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.25, 1,090.35 and 569.25 is: 785.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.25 : 1,090.35 = 569.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.25/1,090.35 = 569.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.25x = 1,090.35 × 569.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.25x = 620,681.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,681.74/790.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.43

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