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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.11, 1,094.72 and 557.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.11, 1,094.72 and 557.35 is: 768.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.11 : 1,094.72 = 557.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.11/1,094.72 = 557.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.11x = 1,094.72 × 557.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.11x = 610,142.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,142.19/794.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.33

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