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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.47, 1,096.77 and 574.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.47, 1,096.77 and 574.34 is: 791.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.47 : 1,096.77 = 574.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.47/1,096.77 = 574.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.47x = 1,096.77 × 574.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.47x = 629,916.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,916.88/795.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.88

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