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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.14, 1,094.84 and 545.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.14, 1,094.84 and 545.68 is: 753.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.14 : 1,094.84 = 545.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.14/1,094.84 = 545.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.14x = 1,094.84 × 545.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.14x = 597,432.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,432.29/793.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.25

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