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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.36, 1,096.08 and 573.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.36, 1,096.08 and 573.90 is: 790.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.36 : 1,096.08 = 573.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.36/1,096.08 = 573.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.36x = 1,096.08 × 573.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.36x = 629,040.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,040.31/795.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.89

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