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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.73, 1,096.59 and 574.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.73, 1,096.59 and 574.28 is: 791.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.73 : 1,096.59 = 574.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.73/1,096.59 = 574.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.73x = 1,096.59 × 574.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.73x = 629,749.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,749.71/795.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.42

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