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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.73, 1,095.22 and 573.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.73, 1,095.22 and 573.28 is: 790.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.73 : 1,095.22 = 573.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.73/1,095.22 = 573.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.73x = 1,095.22 × 573.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.73x = 627,867.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,867.72/794.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.04

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