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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.18, 1,095.36 and 573.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.18, 1,095.36 and 573.86 is: 791.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.18 : 1,095.36 = 573.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.18/1,095.36 = 573.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.18x = 1,095.36 × 573.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.18x = 628,583.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,583.29/794.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.49

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