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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.85, 1,093.24 and 572.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.85, 1,093.24 and 572.45 is: 788.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.85 : 1,093.24 = 572.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.85/1,093.24 = 572.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.85x = 1,093.24 × 572.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.85x = 625,825.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,825.24/793.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.34

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