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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.76, 1,089.54 and 569

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.76, 1,089.54 and 569 is: 783.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.76 : 1,089.54 = 569 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.76/1,089.54 = 569/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.76x = 1,089.54 × 569
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.76x = 619,948.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,948.26/790.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.99

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