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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.50, 1,091.00 and 570.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.50, 1,091.00 and 570.18 is: 786.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.50 : 1,091.00 = 570.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.50/1,091.00 = 570.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.50x = 1,091.00 × 570.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.50x = 622,058.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,058.07/790.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.92

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