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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.11, 1,096.74 and 574.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.11, 1,096.74 and 574.38 is: 792.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.11 : 1,096.74 = 574.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.11/1,096.74 = 574.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.11x = 1,096.74 × 574.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.11x = 629,945.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,945.52/795.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.28

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