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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.77, 1,094.49 and 544.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.77, 1,094.49 and 544.46 is: 751.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.77 : 1,094.49 = 544.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.77/1,094.49 = 544.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.77x = 1,094.49 × 544.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.77x = 595,899.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,899.02/792.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.67

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