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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.75, 1,091.06 and 570.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.75, 1,091.06 and 570.29 is: 785.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.75 : 1,091.06 = 570.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.75/1,091.06 = 570.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.75x = 1,091.06 × 570.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.75x = 622,220.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,220.61/791.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.88

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