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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.85, 1,096.70 and 559.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.85, 1,096.70 and 559.75 is: 772.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.85 : 1,096.70 = 559.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.85/1,096.70 = 559.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.85x = 1,096.70 × 559.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.85x = 613,877.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,877.83/794.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.32

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