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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.46, 1,089.42 and 570.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.46, 1,089.42 and 570.06 is: 784.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.46 : 1,089.42 = 570.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.46/1,089.42 = 570.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.46x = 1,089.42 × 570.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.46x = 621,034.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,034.77/791.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.67

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