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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.47, 1,093.84 and 544.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.47, 1,093.84 and 544.40 is: 750.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.47 : 1,093.84 = 544.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.47/1,093.84 = 544.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.47x = 1,093.84 × 544.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.47x = 595,486.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,486.50/793.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.48

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