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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.14, 1,093.19 and 544.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.14, 1,093.19 and 544.02 is: 749.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.14 : 1,093.19 = 544.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.14/1,093.19 = 544.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.14x = 1,093.19 × 544.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.14x = 594,714.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,714.50/793.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.82

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