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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.54, 1,094.02 and 557.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.54, 1,094.02 and 557.18 is: 768.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.54 : 1,094.02 = 557.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.54/1,094.02 = 557.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.54x = 1,094.02 × 557.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.54x = 609,566.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,566.06/793.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.16

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