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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.47, 1,096.20 and 574.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.47, 1,096.20 and 574.02 is: 791.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.47 : 1,096.20 = 574.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.47/1,096.20 = 574.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.47x = 1,096.20 × 574.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.47x = 629,240.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,240.72/795.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.04

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