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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.24, 1,094.08 and 544.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.24, 1,094.08 and 544.28 is: 750.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.24 : 1,094.08 = 544.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.24/1,094.08 = 544.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.24x = 1,094.08 × 544.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.24x = 595,485.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,485.86/793.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.70

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