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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.92, 1,096.96 and 559.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.92, 1,096.96 and 559.21 is: 771.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.92 : 1,096.96 = 559.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.92/1,096.96 = 559.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.92x = 1,096.96 × 559.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.92x = 613,431.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,431.00/794.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.69

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