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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.52, 1,095.96 and 573.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.52, 1,095.96 and 573.96 is: 791.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.52 : 1,095.96 = 573.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.52/1,095.96 = 573.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.52x = 1,095.96 × 573.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.52x = 629,037.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,037.20/794.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.72

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