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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.66, 1,098.30 and 574.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.66, 1,098.30 and 574.90 is: 793.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.66 : 1,098.30 = 574.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.66/1,098.30 = 574.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.66x = 1,098.30 × 574.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.66x = 631,412.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,412.67/795.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.57

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