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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.61, 1,096.74 and 559.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.61, 1,096.74 and 559.71 is: 772.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.61 : 1,096.74 = 559.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.61/1,096.74 = 559.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.61x = 1,096.74 × 559.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.61x = 613,856.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,856.35/794.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.53

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