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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.35, 1,091.18 and 570.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.35, 1,091.18 and 570.95 is: 786.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.35 : 1,091.18 = 570.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.35/1,091.18 = 570.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.35x = 1,091.18 × 570.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.35x = 623,006.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,006.37/792.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.28

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