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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.46, 1,090.80 and 571.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.46, 1,090.80 and 571.06 is: 786.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.46 : 1,090.80 = 571.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.46/1,090.80 = 571.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.46x = 1,090.80 × 571.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.46x = 622,912.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,912.25/792.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.05

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