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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.52, 1,090.71 and 570.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.52, 1,090.71 and 570.03 is: 785.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.52 : 1,090.71 = 570.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.52/1,090.71 = 570.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.52x = 1,090.71 × 570.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.52x = 621,737.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,737.42/791.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.50

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