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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.02, 1,096.65 and 574.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.02, 1,096.65 and 574.46 is: 792.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.02 : 1,096.65 = 574.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.02/1,096.65 = 574.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.02x = 1,096.65 × 574.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.02x = 629,981.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,981.56/795.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.41

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