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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.08, 1,094.16 and 571.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.08, 1,094.16 and 571.56 is: 788.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.08 : 1,094.16 = 571.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.08/1,094.16 = 571.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.08x = 1,094.16 × 571.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.08x = 625,378.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,378.09/793.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.54

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