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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.56, 1,094.96 and 561.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.56, 1,094.96 and 561.28 is: 773.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.56 : 1,094.96 = 561.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.56/1,094.96 = 561.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.56x = 1,094.96 × 561.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.56x = 614,579.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,579.15/794.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.48

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