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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.34, 1,089.19 and 568.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.34, 1,089.19 and 568.91 is: 784.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.34 : 1,089.19 = 568.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.34/1,089.19 = 568.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.34x = 1,089.19 × 568.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.34x = 619,651.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,651.08/790.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.03

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