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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.74, 1,089.54 and 568.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.74, 1,089.54 and 568.98 is: 783.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.74 : 1,089.54 = 568.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.74/1,089.54 = 568.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.74x = 1,089.54 × 568.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.74x = 619,926.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,926.47/790.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.98

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