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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.72, 1,094.28 and 573.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.72, 1,094.28 and 573.23 is: 789.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.72 : 1,094.28 = 573.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.72/1,094.28 = 573.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.72x = 1,094.28 × 573.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.72x = 627,274.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,274.12/794.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.30

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