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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.65, 1,092.59 and 570.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.65, 1,092.59 and 570.90 is: 787.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.65 : 1,092.59 = 570.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.65/1,092.59 = 570.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.65x = 1,092.59 × 570.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.65x = 623,756.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,756.87/791.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.92

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