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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.68, 1,097.70 and 585.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.68, 1,097.70 and 585.28 is: 808.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.68 : 1,097.70 = 585.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.68/1,097.70 = 585.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.68x = 1,097.70 × 585.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.68x = 642,461.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,461.86/794.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.45

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