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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.64, 1,090.06 and 570.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.64, 1,090.06 and 570.16 is: 785.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.64 : 1,090.06 = 570.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.64/1,090.06 = 570.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.64x = 1,090.06 × 570.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.64x = 621,508.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,508.61/791.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.09

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