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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.34, 1,091.96 and 570.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.34, 1,091.96 and 570.90 is: 786.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.34 : 1,091.96 = 570.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.34/1,091.96 = 570.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.34x = 1,091.96 × 570.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.34x = 623,399.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,399.96/792.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.78

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