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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.35, 1,090.20 and 569.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.35, 1,090.20 and 569.60 is: 785.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.35 : 1,090.20 = 569.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.35/1,090.20 = 569.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.35x = 1,090.20 × 569.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.35x = 620,972.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,972.47/790.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.69

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