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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.35, 1,092.56 and 571.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.35, 1,092.56 and 571.95 is: 787.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.35 : 1,092.56 = 571.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.35/1,092.56 = 571.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.35x = 1,092.56 × 571.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.35x = 624,886.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,886.83/793.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.66

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