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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791, 1,091.68 and 570.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791, 1,091.68 and 570.68 is: 787.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791 : 1,091.68 = 570.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791/1,091.68 = 570.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791x = 1,091.68 × 570.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791x = 622,999.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,999.94/791
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.61

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