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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.81, 1,094.49 and 544.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.81, 1,094.49 and 544.32 is: 751.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.81 : 1,094.49 = 544.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.81/1,094.49 = 544.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.81x = 1,094.49 × 544.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.81x = 595,752.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,752.80/792.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.44

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