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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.83, 1,090.80 and 569.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.83, 1,090.80 and 569.79 is: 785.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.83 : 1,090.80 = 569.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.83/1,090.80 = 569.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.83x = 1,090.80 × 569.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.83x = 621,526.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,526.93/790.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.92

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