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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.48, 1,094.94 and 574.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.48, 1,094.94 and 574.08 is: 790.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.48 : 1,094.94 = 574.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.48/1,094.94 = 574.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.48x = 1,094.94 × 574.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.48x = 628,583.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,583.16/795.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.19

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