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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.24, 1,097.94 and 574.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.24, 1,097.94 and 574.92 is: 793.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.24 : 1,097.94 = 574.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.24/1,097.94 = 574.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.24x = 1,097.94 × 574.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.24x = 631,227.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,227.66/795.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.76

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