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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.33, 1,097.12 and 571.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.33, 1,097.12 and 571.26 is: 788.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.33 : 1,097.12 = 571.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.33/1,097.12 = 571.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.33x = 1,097.12 × 571.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.33x = 626,737.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,737.91/795.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.02

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