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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.83, 1,096.54 and 571.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.83, 1,096.54 and 571.58 is: 787.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.83 : 1,096.54 = 571.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.83/1,096.54 = 571.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.83x = 1,096.54 × 571.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.83x = 626,760.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,760.62/795.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.56

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