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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.28, 1,094.28 and 560

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.28, 1,094.28 and 560 is: 772.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.28 : 1,094.28 = 560 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.28/1,094.28 = 560/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.28x = 1,094.28 × 560
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.28x = 612,796.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,796.80/793.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.48

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