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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.16, 1,096.92 and 562.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.16, 1,096.92 and 562.32 is: 776.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.16 : 1,096.92 = 562.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.16/1,096.92 = 562.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.16x = 1,096.92 × 562.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.16x = 616,820.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,820.05/794.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.69

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