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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.03, 1,096.07 and 573.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.03, 1,096.07 and 573.27 is: 791.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.03 : 1,096.07 = 573.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.03/1,096.07 = 573.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.03x = 1,096.07 × 573.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.03x = 628,341.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,341.18/794.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.34

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