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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.61, 1,096.20 and 573.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.61, 1,096.20 and 573.21 is: 790.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.61 : 1,096.20 = 573.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.61/1,096.20 = 573.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.61x = 1,096.20 × 573.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.61x = 628,352.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,352.80/794.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.77

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