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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.91, 1,093.66 and 571.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.91, 1,093.66 and 571.38 is: 788.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.91 : 1,093.66 = 571.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.91/1,093.66 = 571.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.91x = 1,093.66 × 571.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.91x = 624,895.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,895.45/792.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.10

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