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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.80, 1,094.50 and 573.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.80, 1,094.50 and 573.37 is: 789.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.80 : 1,094.50 = 573.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.80/1,094.50 = 573.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.80x = 1,094.50 × 573.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.80x = 627,553.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,553.47/794.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.57

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