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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.32, 1,089.84 and 566.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.32, 1,089.84 and 566.40 is: 781.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.32 : 1,089.84 = 566.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.32/1,089.84 = 566.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.32x = 1,089.84 × 566.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.32x = 617,285.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,285.38/790.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.06

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