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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.74, 1,091.91 and 570.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.74, 1,091.91 and 570.34 is: 786.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.74 : 1,091.91 = 570.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.74/1,091.91 = 570.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.74x = 1,091.91 × 570.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.74x = 622,759.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,759.95/791.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.57

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