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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.88, 1,094.78 and 544.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.88, 1,094.78 and 544.20 is: 751.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.88 : 1,094.78 = 544.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.88/1,094.78 = 544.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.88x = 1,094.78 × 544.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.88x = 595,779.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,779.28/792.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.41

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