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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.26, 1,091.49 and 570.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.26, 1,091.49 and 570.82 is: 786.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.26 : 1,091.49 = 570.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.26/1,091.49 = 570.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.26x = 1,091.49 × 570.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.26x = 623,044.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,044.32/792.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.41

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