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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.97, 1,091.37 and 570.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.97, 1,091.37 and 570.50 is: 786.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.97 : 1,091.37 = 570.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.97/1,091.37 = 570.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.97x = 1,091.37 × 570.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.97x = 622,626.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,626.59/791.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.17

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