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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.47, 1,094.52 and 541.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.47, 1,094.52 and 541.83 is: 747.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.47 : 1,094.52 = 541.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.47/1,094.52 = 541.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.47x = 1,094.52 × 541.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.47x = 593,043.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,043.77/793.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.41

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