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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.82, 1,092.20 and 571.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.82, 1,092.20 and 571.10 is: 787.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.82 : 1,092.20 = 571.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.82/1,092.20 = 571.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.82x = 1,092.20 × 571.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.82x = 623,747.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,747.10/791.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.74

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