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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.51, 1,091.84 and 571.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.51, 1,091.84 and 571.07 is: 786.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.51 : 1,091.84 = 571.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.51/1,091.84 = 571.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.51x = 1,091.84 × 571.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.51x = 623,508.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,508.75/792.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.75

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