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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.20, 1,091.46 and 567.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.20, 1,091.46 and 567.15 is: 782.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.20 : 1,091.46 = 567.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.20/1,091.46 = 567.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.20x = 1,091.46 × 567.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.20x = 619,021.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,021.54/791.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.38

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