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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794, 1,095.82 and 573.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794, 1,095.82 and 573.68 is: 791.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794 : 1,095.82 = 573.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794/1,095.82 = 573.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794x = 1,095.82 × 573.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794x = 628,650.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,650.02/794
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.75

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