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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.35, 1,093.67 and 544.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.35, 1,093.67 and 544.27 is: 750.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.35 : 1,093.67 = 544.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.35/1,093.67 = 544.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.35x = 1,093.67 × 544.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.35x = 595,251.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,251.77/793.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.30

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