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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.25, 1,094.50 and 572.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.25, 1,094.50 and 572.79 is: 789.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.25 : 1,094.50 = 572.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.25/1,094.50 = 572.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.25x = 1,094.50 × 572.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.25x = 626,918.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,918.66/794.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.32

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