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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.76, 1,186.25 and 569.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.76, 1,186.25 and 569.43 is: 854.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.76 : 1,186.25 = 569.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.76/1,186.25 = 569.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.76x = 1,186.25 × 569.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.76x = 675,483.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,483.49/790.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.22

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