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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.85, 1,090.89 and 570.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.85, 1,090.89 and 570.10 is: 786.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.85 : 1,090.89 = 570.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.85/1,090.89 = 570.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.85x = 1,090.89 × 570.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.85x = 621,910.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,910.93/790.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.38

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