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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.36, 1,091.68 and 568.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.36, 1,091.68 and 568.92 is: 785.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.36 : 1,091.68 = 568.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.36/1,091.68 = 568.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.36x = 1,091.68 × 568.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.36x = 621,081.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,081.26/790.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.82

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