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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.51, 1,094.01 and 545.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.51, 1,094.01 and 545.11 is: 752.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.51 : 1,094.01 = 545.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.51/1,094.01 = 545.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.51x = 1,094.01 × 545.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.51x = 596,347.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,347.60/792.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.48

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