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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.23, 1,097.01 and 574.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.23, 1,097.01 and 574.83 is: 791.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.23 : 1,097.01 = 574.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.23/1,097.01 = 574.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.23x = 1,097.01 × 574.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.23x = 630,594.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,594.26/796.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.98

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