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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.30, 1,095.18 and 573.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.30, 1,095.18 and 573.87 is: 790.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.30 : 1,095.18 = 573.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.30/1,095.18 = 573.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.30x = 1,095.18 × 573.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.30x = 628,490.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,490.95/795.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.26

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