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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.66, 1,096.88 and 573.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.66, 1,096.88 and 573.12 is: 791.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.66 : 1,096.88 = 573.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.66/1,096.88 = 573.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.66x = 1,096.88 × 573.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.66x = 628,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,641/794.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.09

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